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Distance from Daegu to Sydney

Straight line

8,071 km
5,015 mi · 4,358 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 35 min

Direction

SSE 160°
initial bearing

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How far is Daegu from Sydney?

Daegu (South Korea) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 8,071 km in a straight line, that is 5,015 miles or 4,358 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 Daegu and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Daegu, Sydney lies to the south (initial bearing 160°). The route crosses from South Korea into Australia. The halfway point is at 1.0210°, 140.0387°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Daegu from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Daegu and Sydney is 8,071 km (5,015 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Daegu?

Sydney is to the south of Daegu, at an initial bearing of 160°.

How long is the flight from Daegu to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 35 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.