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Distance from Blackpool to Sydney

Straight line

17,011 km
10,570 mi · 9,185 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 46 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Blackpool from Sydney?

Blackpool (United Kingdom) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 17,011 km in a straight line, that is 10,570 miles or 9,185 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 Blackpool and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Blackpool, Sydney lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Australia. The halfway point is at 32.4104°, 110.5487°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 46 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Blackpool from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Blackpool and Sydney is 17,011 km (10,570 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Blackpool?

Sydney is to the north-east of Blackpool, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Blackpool to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 46 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.