The straight-line distance from London, United Kingdom to Sydney, Australia is 16,994 km (10,560 miles).Sydney is ENE of London.
Distance (km)
16,994
straight line
Distance (miles)
10,560
straight line
Flight Time
21 hr 42 min
estimated direct
Direction
ENE
61° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 21 hr 42 min | 16,994 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | London, United Kingdom |
| To | Sydney, Australia |
| Straight-line Distance | 16,994 km (10,560 miles) |
| Bearing | 61° (ENE) |
| Coordinates (London) | 51.5074°, -0.1278° |
| Coordinates (Sydney) | -33.8688°, 151.2093° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from London to Sydney is 16,994 km (10,560 miles). Sydney is ENE of London.
A direct flight from London to Sydney takes approximately 21 hr 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Sydney is ENE (61 degrees) from London.
The distance from Sydney to London is the same: 16,994 km (10,560 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.