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Distance from Donetsk to Sydney

Straight line

14,381 km
8,936 mi · 7,765 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 18 h 29 min

Direction

E 100°
initial bearing

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How far is Donetsk from Sydney?

Donetsk (Ukraine) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 14,381 km in a straight line, that is 8,936 miles or 7,765 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 Donetsk and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Donetsk, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 100°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Australia. The halfway point is at 12.5811°, 103.8188°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 29 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Donetsk from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Donetsk and Sydney is 14,381 km (8,936 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Donetsk?

Sydney is to the east of Donetsk, at an initial bearing of 100°.

How long is the flight from Donetsk to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 29 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.