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Distance from Bonn to Sydney

Straight line

16,564 km
10,293 mi · 8,944 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 12 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Bonn from Sydney?

Bonn (Germany) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 16,564 km in a straight line, that is 10,293 miles or 8,944 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 Bonn and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Bonn, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from Germany into Australia. The halfway point is at 23.9517°, 101.7680°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 12 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bonn from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Bonn and Sydney is 16,564 km (10,293 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Bonn?

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

How long is the flight from Bonn to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 12 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.