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Distance from Beirut to Sydney

Straight line

14,182 km
8,812 mi · 7,658 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 18 h 14 min

Direction

ESE 109°
initial bearing

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How far is Beirut from Sydney?

Beirut (Lebanon) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 14,182 km in a straight line, that is 8,812 miles or 7,658 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 Beirut and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Beirut, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 109°). The route crosses from Lebanon into Australia. The halfway point is at 0.0239°, 93.3681°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 14 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Beirut from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Beirut and Sydney is 14,182 km (8,812 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Beirut?

Sydney is to the east of Beirut, at an initial bearing of 109°.

How long is the flight from Beirut to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 14 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.