Distance from Maiduguri to Sydney
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How far is Maiduguri from Sydney?
Maiduguri (Nigeria) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 15,126 km in a straight line, that is 9,399 miles or 8,167 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Maiduguri, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 127°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Australia. The halfway point is at -27.9918°, 70.1060°.
A direct flight would take about 19 h 24 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Maiduguri
- Maiduguri – Kano 505 km
- Maiduguri – Kaduna 641 km
- Maiduguri – Yaoundé 906 km
- Maiduguri – Douala 947 km
- Maiduguri – Benin City 1,029 km
- Maiduguri – Port Harcourt 1,036 km
- Maiduguri – Ibadan 1,129 km
- Maiduguri – Lagos 1,228 km
- Maiduguri – Ouagadougou 1,598 km
Other distances from Sydney
- Sydney – Melbourne 713 km
- Sydney – Brisbane 733 km
- Sydney – Adelaide 1,162 km
- Sydney – Perth 3,290 km
- Sydney – Makassar 4,575 km
- Sydney – Surabaya 4,929 km
- Sydney – Semarang 5,140 km
- Sydney – Davao 5,291 km
- Sydney – Malingao 5,361 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Maiduguri from Sydney?
The straight-line distance between Maiduguri and Sydney is 15,126 km (9,399 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Sydney from Maiduguri?
Sydney is to the south-east of Maiduguri, at an initial bearing of 127°.
How long is the flight from Maiduguri to Sydney?
A direct flight would take about 19 h 24 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.