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Distance from Hefei to Sydney

Straight line

8,099 km
5,033 mi · 4,373 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 37 min

Direction

SSE 151°
initial bearing

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How far is Hefei from Sydney?

Hefei (China) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 8,099 km in a straight line, that is 5,033 miles or 4,373 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 Hefei and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Hefei, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 151°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -1.0475°, 134.0466°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Hefei from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Hefei and Sydney is 8,099 km (5,033 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Hefei?

Sydney is to the south-east of Hefei, at an initial bearing of 151°.

How long is the flight from Hefei to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 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.