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Distance from Mandalay to Sydney

Straight line

8,502 km
5,283 mi · 4,590 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 8 min

Direction

SE 136°
initial bearing

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How far is Mandalay from Sydney?

Mandalay (Myanmar (Burma)) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 8,502 km in a straight line, that is 5,283 miles or 4,590 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 Mandalay and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Mandalay, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 136°). The route crosses from Myanmar (Burma) into Australia. The halfway point is at -6.6985°, 121.9952°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 8 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Mandalay from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Mandalay and Sydney is 8,502 km (5,283 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Mandalay?

Sydney is to the south-east of Mandalay, at an initial bearing of 136°.

How long is the flight from Mandalay to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 8 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.