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Distance from Dalian to Sydney

Straight line

8,617 km
5,355 mi · 4,653 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 16 min

Direction

SSE 155°
initial bearing

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How far is Dalian from Sydney?

Dalian (China) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 8,617 km in a straight line, that is 5,355 miles or 4,653 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 Dalian and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Dalian, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 155°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at 2.6086°, 136.8963°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 16 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Dalian from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Dalian and Sydney is 8,617 km (5,355 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Dalian?

Sydney is to the south-east of Dalian, at an initial bearing of 155°.

How long is the flight from Dalian to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 16 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.