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Distance from Elche to Sydney

Straight line

17,458 km
10,848 mi · 9,426 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 22 h 19 min

Direction

E 88°
initial bearing

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How far is Elche from Sydney?

Elche (Spain) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 17,458 km in a straight line, that is 10,848 miles or 9,426 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 Elche and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Elche, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 88°). The route crosses from Spain into Australia. The halfway point is at 8.9286°, 81.6259°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 19 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Elche from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Elche and Sydney is 17,458 km (10,848 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Elche?

Sydney is to the east of Elche, at an initial bearing of 88°.

How long is the flight from Elche to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 19 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.