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Distance from Kraków to Sydney

Straight line

15,690 km
9,749 mi · 8,472 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 7 min

Direction

E 84°
initial bearing

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How far is Kraków from Sydney?

Kraków (Poland) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 15,690 km in a straight line, that is 9,749 miles or 8,472 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 Kraków and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kraków, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 84°). The route crosses from Poland into Australia. The halfway point is at 18.3589°, 101.3468°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 7 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kraków from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Kraków and Sydney is 15,690 km (9,749 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Kraków?

Sydney is to the east of Kraków, at an initial bearing of 84°.

How long is the flight from Kraków to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 7 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.