Distance from London to Sydney
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The flight distance between the nearest airports London (LHR) and Sydney (SYD) is 16,994.14 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 20h 29min. Similar flight routes: LHR → CBR , LHR → MEL , LHR → BNE , LHR → ADL , LGW → SYD
Bearing: 122.47° (ESE)The initial bearing on the course from London to Sydney is 122.47° and the compass direction is ESE.
Midpoint: 28.66478,104.78141The geographic midpoint between London and Sydney is in 8,496.99 km distance between both points in a bearing of 122.47°. It is located in China, Sichuan, Gao County (中国, 四川省, 高县 / Gao).
Distance: 16,993.98 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between London and Sydney is 16,993.98 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between London and Sydney is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 9hThe time difference between London (Europe/London) and Sydney (Australia/Sydney) is 9 hours. This means that it is now 21:31 (08.05.2024) in London and 06:31 (09.05.2024) in Sydney.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between London and Sydney, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.
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Sydney is just as far away from London as London from Melbourne (16,904 km), Brisbane (16,527 km), Adelaide (16,264 km), Gold Coast (16,598 km).