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Distance from Kanpur to Sydney

Straight line

10,024 km
6,229 mi · 5,412 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 2 min

Direction

SE 128°
initial bearing

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How far is Kanpur from Sydney?

Kanpur (India) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 10,024 km in a straight line, that is 6,229 miles or 5,412 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 Kanpur and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kanpur, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 128°). The route crosses from India into Australia. The halfway point is at -4.5376°, 114.2463°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 2 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kanpur from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Kanpur and Sydney is 10,024 km (6,229 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Kanpur?

Sydney is to the south-east of Kanpur, at an initial bearing of 128°.

How long is the flight from Kanpur to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 2 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.