Distance from Addis Ababa to Sydney
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How far is Addis Ababa from Sydney?
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 12,640 km in a straight line, that is 7,854 miles or 6,825 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Addis Ababa, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 123°). The route crosses from Ethiopia into Australia. The halfway point is at -21.4534°, 87.6043°.
A direct flight would take about 16 h 18 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Addis Ababa
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- Addis Ababa – Khartoum 991 km
- Addis Ababa – Omdurman 1,002 km
- Addis Ababa – Mogadishu 1,066 km
- Addis Ababa – Nairobi 1,166 km
- Addis Ababa – Kampala 1,185 km
- Addis Ababa – Mecca 1,384 km
- Addis Ababa – Jeddah 1,387 km
- Addis Ababa – Medina 1,720 km
Other distances from Sydney
- Sydney – Melbourne 713 km
- Sydney – Brisbane 733 km
- Sydney – Adelaide 1,162 km
- Sydney – Perth 3,290 km
- Sydney – Makassar 4,575 km
- Sydney – Surabaya 4,929 km
- Sydney – Semarang 5,140 km
- Sydney – Davao 5,291 km
- Sydney – Malingao 5,361 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Addis Ababa from Sydney?
The straight-line distance between Addis Ababa and Sydney is 12,640 km (7,854 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Sydney from Addis Ababa?
Sydney is to the south-east of Addis Ababa, at an initial bearing of 123°.
How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Sydney?
A direct flight would take about 16 h 18 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.
How is the distance calculated?
The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.