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Distance from Bielefeld to Sydney

Straight line

16,422 km
10,204 mi · 8,867 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 2 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Bielefeld from Sydney?

Bielefeld (Germany) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 16,422 km in a straight line, that is 10,204 miles or 8,867 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 Bielefeld and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Bielefeld, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from Germany into Australia. The halfway point is at 24.5684°, 103.6488°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 2 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bielefeld from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Sydney is 16,422 km (10,204 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Bielefeld?

Sydney is to the east of Bielefeld, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Bielefeld to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 2 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.