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Distance from Handan to Sydney

Straight line

8,684 km
5,396 mi · 4,689 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 21 min

Direction

SSE 150°
initial bearing

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How far is Handan from Sydney?

Handan (China) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 8,684 km in a straight line, that is 5,396 miles or 4,689 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Handan, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 150°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at 1.4397°, 133.1581°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 21 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Handan from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Handan and Sydney is 8,684 km (5,396 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Sydney from Handan?

Sydney is to the south-east of Handan, at an initial bearing of 150°.

How long is the flight from Handan to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 21 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.