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Distance from Dublin to Sydney

Straight line

17,209 km
10,693 mi · 9,292 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 22 h 1 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Dublin from Sydney?

Dublin (Ireland) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 17,209 km in a straight line, that is 10,693 miles or 9,292 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 Dublin and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Dublin, Sydney lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from Ireland into Australia. The halfway point is at 34.1646°, 111.8144°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 1 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Dublin from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Dublin and Sydney is 17,209 km (10,693 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Dublin?

Sydney is to the north-east of Dublin, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Dublin to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 1 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.