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Distance from Bilbao to Sydney

Straight line

17,550 km
10,905 mi · 9,476 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 22 h 26 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Bilbao from Sydney?

Bilbao (Spain) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 17,550 km in a straight line, that is 10,905 miles or 9,476 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 Bilbao and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Bilbao, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). The route crosses from Spain into Australia. The halfway point is at 19.4448°, 90.0633°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 26 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bilbao from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Bilbao and Sydney is 17,550 km (10,905 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Bilbao?

Sydney is to the east of Bilbao, at an initial bearing of 74°.

How long is the flight from Bilbao to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 26 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.