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Distance from Baotou to Sydney

Straight line

9,264 km
5,756 mi · 5,002 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 5 min

Direction

SSE 147°
initial bearing

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How far is Baotou from Sydney?

Baotou (China) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 9,264 km in a straight line, that is 5,756 miles or 5,002 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 Baotou and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Baotou, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 147°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at 3.5859°, 131.5717°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 5 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Baotou from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Baotou and Sydney is 9,264 km (5,756 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Baotou?

Sydney is to the south-east of Baotou, at an initial bearing of 147°.

How long is the flight from Baotou to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 5 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.