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Distance from Linz to Sydney

Straight line

16,123 km
10,019 mi · 8,706 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 39 min

Direction

E 82°
initial bearing

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How far is Linz from Sydney?

Linz (Austria) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 16,123 km in a straight line, that is 10,019 miles or 8,706 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 Linz and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Linz, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 82°). The route crosses from Austria into Australia. The halfway point is at 18.3794°, 98.3802°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 39 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Linz from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Linz and Sydney is 16,123 km (10,019 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Linz?

Sydney is to the east of Linz, at an initial bearing of 82°.

How long is the flight from Linz to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 39 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.