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Distance from Košice to Sydney

Straight line

15,607 km
9,697 mi · 8,427 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h

Direction

E 87°
initial bearing

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How far is Košice from Sydney?

Košice (Slovakia) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 15,607 km in a straight line, that is 9,697 miles or 8,427 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 Košice and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Košice, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 87°). The route crosses from Slovakia into Australia. The halfway point is at 16.6539°, 100.0042°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Košice from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Košice and Sydney is 15,607 km (9,697 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Košice?

Sydney is to the east of Košice, at an initial bearing of 87°.

How long is the flight from Košice to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 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.