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Distance from Ordos to Sydney

Straight line

9,185 km
5,707 mi · 4,960 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 59 min

Direction

SSE 146°
initial bearing

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How far is Ordos from Sydney?

Ordos (China) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 9,185 km in a straight line, that is 5,707 miles or 4,960 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Ordos, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 146°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at 3.0680°, 131.3052°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 59 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 Ordos from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Ordos and Sydney is 9,185 km (5,707 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Sydney from Ordos?

Sydney is to the south-east of Ordos, at an initial bearing of 146°.

How long is the flight from Ordos to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 59 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.