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Distance from Rawalpindi to Sydney

Straight line

11,059 km
6,872 mi · 5,971 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 19 min

Direction

SE 124°
initial bearing

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How far is Rawalpindi from Sydney?

Rawalpindi (Pakistan) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 11,059 km in a straight line, that is 6,872 miles or 5,971 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 Rawalpindi and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Rawalpindi, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 124°). The route crosses from Pakistan into Australia. The halfway point is at -0.1742°, 112.0543°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 19 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Rawalpindi from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Rawalpindi and Sydney is 11,059 km (6,872 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Rawalpindi?

Sydney is to the south-east of Rawalpindi, at an initial bearing of 124°.

How long is the flight from Rawalpindi to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 19 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.