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Distance from Kowloon to Sydney

Straight line

7,352 km
4,568 mi · 3,970 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 41 min

Direction

SSE 147°
initial bearing

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How far is Kowloon from Sydney?

Kowloon (Hong Kong SAR China) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 7,352 km in a straight line, that is 4,568 miles or 3,970 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 Kowloon and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kowloon, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 147°). The route crosses from Hong Kong SAR China into Australia. The halfway point is at -6.0874°, 131.6597°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 41 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kowloon from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Kowloon and Sydney is 7,352 km (4,568 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Kowloon?

Sydney is to the south-east of Kowloon, at an initial bearing of 147°.

How long is the flight from Kowloon to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 41 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.