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Distance from Plovdiv to Sydney

Straight line

15,310 km
9,513 mi · 8,266 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 19 h 38 min

Direction

E 97°
initial bearing

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How far is Plovdiv from Sydney?

Plovdiv (Bulgaria) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 15,310 km in a straight line, that is 9,513 miles or 8,266 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 Plovdiv and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Plovdiv, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 97°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Australia. The halfway point is at 9.0756°, 94.3781°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 38 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Plovdiv from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Plovdiv and Sydney is 15,310 km (9,513 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Plovdiv?

Sydney is to the east of Plovdiv, at an initial bearing of 97°.

How long is the flight from Plovdiv to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 38 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.