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Distance from Phoenix to Sydney

Straight line

12,539 km
7,792 mi · 6,771 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 10 min

Direction

WSW 243°
initial bearing

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How far is Phoenix from Sydney?

Phoenix (United States) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 12,539 km in a straight line, that is 7,792 miles or 6,771 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 Phoenix and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Phoenix, Sydney lies to the south-west (initial bearing 243°). The route crosses from United States into Australia. The halfway point is at -0.3156°, -160.2763°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 10 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Phoenix from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Phoenix and Sydney is 12,539 km (7,792 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Phoenix?

Sydney is to the south-west of Phoenix, at an initial bearing of 243°.

How long is the flight from Phoenix to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 10 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.