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Distance from Lijiang to Sydney

Straight line

8,611 km
5,351 mi · 4,650 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 16 min

Direction

SE 139°
initial bearing

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How far is Lijiang from Sydney?

Lijiang (China) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 8,611 km in a straight line, that is 5,351 miles or 4,650 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 Lijiang and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lijiang, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 139°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -3.8754°, 124.7351°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 16 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lijiang from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Lijiang and Sydney is 8,611 km (5,351 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Lijiang?

Sydney is to the south-east of Lijiang, at an initial bearing of 139°.

How long is the flight from Lijiang to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 16 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.