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Distance from Montpellier to Sydney

Straight line

17,005 km
10,567 mi · 9,182 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 45 min

Direction

E 80°
initial bearing

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How far is Montpellier from Sydney?

Montpellier (France) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 17,005 km in a straight line, that is 10,567 miles or 9,182 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 Montpellier and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Montpellier, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). The route crosses from France into Australia. The halfway point is at 16.4419°, 90.6749°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 45 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Montpellier from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Montpellier and Sydney is 17,005 km (10,567 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Montpellier?

Sydney is to the east of Montpellier, at an initial bearing of 80°.

How long is the flight from Montpellier to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 45 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.