Distance from Edinburgh to Sydney
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How far is Edinburgh from Sydney?
Edinburgh (United Kingdom) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 16,868 km in a straight line, that is 10,481 miles or 9,108 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Edinburgh, Sydney lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Australia. The halfway point is at 33.7873°, 114.5809°.
A direct flight would take about 21 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Edinburgh
- Edinburgh – Glasgow 67 km
- Edinburgh – Sunderland 163 km
- Edinburgh – Belfast 229 km
- Edinburgh – Blackpool 238 km
- Edinburgh – Preston 245 km
- Edinburgh – Bradford 257 km
- Edinburgh – Leeds 262 km
- Edinburgh – Manchester 282 km
- Edinburgh – Liverpool 283 km
Other distances from Sydney
- Sydney – Melbourne 713 km
- Sydney – Brisbane 733 km
- Sydney – Adelaide 1,162 km
- Sydney – Perth 3,290 km
- Sydney – Makassar 4,575 km
- Sydney – Surabaya 4,929 km
- Sydney – Semarang 5,140 km
- Sydney – Davao 5,291 km
- Sydney – Malingao 5,361 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Edinburgh from Sydney?
The straight-line distance between Edinburgh and Sydney is 16,868 km (10,481 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Sydney from Edinburgh?
Sydney is to the north-east of Edinburgh, at an initial bearing of 49°.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Sydney?
A direct flight would take about 21 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.