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Distance from Münster to Sydney

Straight line

16,483 km
10,242 mi · 8,900 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 6 min

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Münster from Sydney?

Münster (Germany) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 16,483 km in a straight line, that is 10,242 miles or 8,900 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 Münster and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Münster, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from Germany into Australia. The halfway point is at 24.9229°, 103.6459°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 6 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Münster from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Münster and Sydney is 16,483 km (10,242 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Münster?

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

How long is the flight from Münster to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 6 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.