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Distance from Lille to Sydney

Straight line

16,834 km
10,460 mi · 9,089 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 33 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Lille from Sydney?

Lille (France) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 16,834 km in a straight line, that is 10,460 miles or 9,089 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lille, Sydney lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from France into Australia. The halfway point is at 25.9289°, 102.2638°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 33 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lille from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Lille and Sydney is 16,834 km (10,460 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Sydney from Lille?

Sydney is to the north-east of Lille, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Lille to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 33 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.