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Distance from Chelyabinsk to Sydney

Straight line

13,003 km
8,080 mi · 7,021 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 45 min

Direction

ESE 111°
initial bearing

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How far is Chelyabinsk from Sydney?

Chelyabinsk (Russia) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 13,003 km in a straight line, that is 8,080 miles or 7,021 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 Chelyabinsk and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Chelyabinsk, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 111°). The route crosses from Russia into Australia. The halfway point is at 14.6209°, 116.7456°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 45 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chelyabinsk from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Chelyabinsk and Sydney is 13,003 km (8,080 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Chelyabinsk?

Sydney is to the east of Chelyabinsk, at an initial bearing of 111°.

How long is the flight from Chelyabinsk to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 45 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.