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Distance from Bradford to Sydney

Straight line

16,944 km
10,529 mi · 9,149 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 41 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Bradford from Sydney?

Bradford (United Kingdom) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 16,944 km in a straight line, that is 10,529 miles or 9,149 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 Bradford and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Bradford, Sydney lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Australia. The halfway point is at 31.5982°, 109.7704°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 41 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bradford from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Bradford and Sydney is 16,944 km (10,529 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Bradford?

Sydney is to the north-east of Bradford, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Bradford to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 41 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.