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Distance from Oslo to Sydney

Straight line

15,940 km
9,905 mi · 8,607 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 25 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Oslo from Sydney?

Oslo (Norway) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 15,940 km in a straight line, that is 9,905 miles or 8,607 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 Oslo and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Oslo, Sydney lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Norway into Australia. The halfway point is at 29.4009°, 115.4817°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 25 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Oslo from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Oslo and Sydney is 15,940 km (9,905 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Oslo?

Sydney is to the north-east of Oslo, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Oslo to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 25 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.