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Distance from Erfurt to Sydney

Straight line

16,292 km
10,123 mi · 8,797 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 52 min

Direction

ENE 75°
initial bearing

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How far is Erfurt from Sydney?

Erfurt (Germany) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 16,292 km in a straight line, that is 10,123 miles or 8,797 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 Erfurt and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Erfurt, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 75°). The route crosses from Germany into Australia. The halfway point is at 22.4389°, 101.9032°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 52 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Erfurt from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Sydney is 16,292 km (10,123 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Erfurt?

Sydney is to the east of Erfurt, at an initial bearing of 75°.

How long is the flight from Erfurt to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 52 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.