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Distance from Kabul to Sydney

Straight line

11,415 km
7,093 mi · 6,163 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 46 min

Direction

ESE 123°
initial bearing

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How far is Kabul from Sydney?

Kabul (Afghanistan) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 11,415 km in a straight line, that is 7,093 miles or 6,163 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 Kabul and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kabul, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 123°). The route crosses from Afghanistan into Australia. The halfway point is at 0.4375°, 110.3850°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 46 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kabul from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Kabul and Sydney is 11,415 km (7,093 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Kabul?

Sydney is to the south-east of Kabul, at an initial bearing of 123°.

How long is the flight from Kabul to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 46 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.