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Distance from Malmö to Sydney

Straight line

16,010 km
9,948 mi · 8,645 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 31 min

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Malmö from Sydney?

Malmö (Sweden) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 16,010 km in a straight line, that is 9,948 miles or 8,645 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 Malmö and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Malmö, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from Sweden into Australia. The halfway point is at 25.7252°, 108.5915°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 31 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Malmö from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Malmö and Sydney is 16,010 km (9,948 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Malmö?

Sydney is to the east of Malmö, at an initial bearing of 70°.

How long is the flight from Malmö to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 31 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.