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Distance from Palermo to Sydney

Straight line

16,229 km
10,084 mi · 8,763 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 47 min

Direction

E 96°
initial bearing

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How far is Palermo from Sydney?

Palermo (Italy) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 16,229 km in a straight line, that is 10,084 miles or 8,763 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 Palermo and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Palermo, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 96°). The route crosses from Italy into Australia. The halfway point is at 5.8994°, 86.2887°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 47 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Palermo from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Palermo and Sydney is 16,229 km (10,084 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Palermo?

Sydney is to the east of Palermo, at an initial bearing of 96°.

How long is the flight from Palermo to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 47 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.