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Distance from Genoa to Sydney

Straight line

16,590 km
10,309 mi · 8,958 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 14 min

Direction

E 83°
initial bearing

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How far is Genoa from Sydney?

Genoa (Italy) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 16,590 km in a straight line, that is 10,309 miles or 8,958 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 Genoa and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Genoa, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 83°). The route crosses from Italy into Australia. The halfway point is at 15.5626°, 92.4590°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 14 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Genoa from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Genoa and Sydney is 16,590 km (10,309 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Genoa?

Sydney is to the east of Genoa, at an initial bearing of 83°.

How long is the flight from Genoa to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 14 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.