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Distance from Daejeon to Sydney

Straight line

8,158 km
5,069 mi · 4,405 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 42 min

Direction

SSE 160°
initial bearing

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How far is Daejeon from Sydney?

Daejeon (South Korea) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 8,158 km in a straight line, that is 5,069 miles or 4,405 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 Daejeon and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Daejeon, Sydney lies to the south (initial bearing 160°). The route crosses from South Korea into Australia. The halfway point is at 1.2679°, 139.4801°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Daejeon from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Daejeon and Sydney is 8,158 km (5,069 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Daejeon?

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

How long is the flight from Daejeon to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 42 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.