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Distance from Hangzhou to Sydney

Straight line

7,816 km
4,857 mi · 4,220 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 16 min

Direction

SSE 153°
initial bearing

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How far is Hangzhou from Sydney?

Hangzhou (China) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 7,816 km in a straight line, that is 4,857 miles or 4,220 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 Hangzhou and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Hangzhou, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 153°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -1.8547°, 135.3731°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 16 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Hangzhou from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Hangzhou and Sydney is 7,816 km (4,857 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Hangzhou?

Sydney is to the south-east of Hangzhou, at an initial bearing of 153°.

How long is the flight from Hangzhou to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 16 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.