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Distance from Pretoria to Sydney

Straight line

11,087 km
6,889 mi · 5,986 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 21 min

Direction

SE 135°
initial bearing

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How far is Pretoria from Sydney?

Pretoria (South Africa) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 11,087 km in a straight line, that is 6,889 miles or 5,986 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 Pretoria and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Pretoria, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 135°). The route crosses from South Africa into Australia. The halfway point is at -50.1372°, 85.4115°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 21 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Pretoria from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Pretoria and Sydney is 11,087 km (6,889 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Pretoria?

Sydney is to the south-east of Pretoria, at an initial bearing of 135°.

How long is the flight from Pretoria to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 21 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.