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Distance from Göteborg to Sydney

Straight line

15,983 km
9,931 mi · 8,630 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 29 min

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

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How far is Göteborg from Sydney?

Göteborg (Sweden) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 15,983 km in a straight line, that is 9,931 miles or 8,630 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 Göteborg and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Göteborg, Sydney lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). The route crosses from Sweden into Australia. The halfway point is at 27.6288°, 111.8746°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 29 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Göteborg from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Göteborg and Sydney is 15,983 km (9,931 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Göteborg?

Sydney is to the north-east of Göteborg, at an initial bearing of 67°.

How long is the flight from Göteborg to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 29 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.