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Distance from Montevideo to Sydney

Straight line

11,877 km
7,380 mi · 6,413 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 21 min

Direction

SSW 203°
initial bearing

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How far is Montevideo from Sydney?

Montevideo (Uruguay) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 11,877 km in a straight line, that is 7,380 miles or 6,413 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Montevideo, Sydney lies to the south-west (initial bearing 203°). The route crosses from Uruguay into Australia. The halfway point is at -70.9074°, -133.9438°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 21 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Montevideo from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Montevideo and Sydney is 11,877 km (7,380 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Sydney from Montevideo?

Sydney is to the south-west of Montevideo, at an initial bearing of 203°.

How long is the flight from Montevideo to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 21 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.