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Distance from Algiers to Sydney

Straight line

17,122 km
10,639 mi · 9,245 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 54 min

Direction

E 93°
initial bearing

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How far is Algiers from Sydney?

Algiers (Algeria) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 17,122 km in a straight line, that is 10,639 miles or 9,245 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Algiers and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Algiers, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 93°). The route crosses from Algeria into Australia. The halfway point is at 5.1918°, 80.6940°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 54 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Algiers from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Algiers and Sydney is 17,122 km (10,639 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Algiers?

Sydney is to the east of Algiers, at an initial bearing of 93°.

How long is the flight from Algiers to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 54 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.