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Distance from Bordeaux to Sydney

Straight line

17,319 km
10,761 mi · 9,351 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 22 h 9 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Bordeaux from Sydney?

Bordeaux (France) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 17,319 km in a straight line, that is 10,761 miles or 9,351 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 Bordeaux and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Bordeaux, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from France into Australia. The halfway point is at 20.6089°, 92.7164°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 9 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bordeaux from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Bordeaux and Sydney is 17,319 km (10,761 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Bordeaux?

Sydney is to the east of Bordeaux, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Bordeaux to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 9 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.