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Distance from Rabat to Sydney

Straight line

18,000 km
11,185 mi · 9,719 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 23 h

Direction

E 96°
initial bearing

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How far is Rabat from Sydney?

Rabat (Morocco) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 18,000 km in a straight line, that is 11,185 miles or 9,719 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 Rabat and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Rabat, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 96°). The route crosses from Morocco into Australia. The halfway point is at 0.3817°, 72.4396°.

A direct flight would take about 23 h (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Rabat from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Rabat and Sydney is 18,000 km (11,185 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Rabat?

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

How long is the flight from Rabat to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 23 h 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.