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Distance from Naples to Sydney

Straight line

16,170 km
10,048 mi · 8,731 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 43 min

Direction

E 92°
initial bearing

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How far is Naples from Sydney?

Naples (Italy) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 16,170 km in a straight line, that is 10,048 miles or 8,731 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 Naples and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Naples, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 92°). The route crosses from Italy into Australia. The halfway point is at 9.3770°, 89.4727°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 43 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Naples from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Naples and Sydney is 16,170 km (10,048 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Naples?

Sydney is to the east of Naples, at an initial bearing of 92°.

How long is the flight from Naples to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 43 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.