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Distance from Milan to Sydney

Straight line

16,555 km
10,287 mi · 8,939 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 12 min

Direction

E 82°
initial bearing

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How far is Milan from Sydney?

Milan (Italy) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 16,555 km in a straight line, that is 10,287 miles or 8,939 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 Milan and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Milan, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 82°). The route crosses from Italy into Australia. The halfway point is at 16.8621°, 93.9466°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 12 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Milan from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Milan and Sydney is 16,555 km (10,287 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Milan?

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

How long is the flight from Milan to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 12 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.