Distance from Rotterdam to Sydney
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How far is Rotterdam from Sydney?
Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 16,684 km in a straight line, that is 10,367 miles or 9,009 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Rotterdam, Sydney lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Netherlands into Australia. The halfway point is at 26.4521°, 104.1333°.
A direct flight would take about 21 h 21 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Rotterdam
- Rotterdam – The Hague 21 km
- Rotterdam – Utrecht 48 km
- Rotterdam – Amsterdam 57 km
- Rotterdam – Antwerpen 78 km
- Rotterdam – Eindhoven 87 km
- Rotterdam – Gent 110 km
- Rotterdam – Brussels 120 km
- Rotterdam – Krefeld 157 km
- Rotterdam – Mönchengladbach 159 km
Other distances from Sydney
- Sydney – Melbourne 713 km
- Sydney – Brisbane 733 km
- Sydney – Adelaide 1,162 km
- Sydney – Perth 3,290 km
- Sydney – Makassar 4,575 km
- Sydney – Surabaya 4,929 km
- Sydney – Semarang 5,140 km
- Sydney – Davao 5,291 km
- Sydney – Malingao 5,361 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Rotterdam from Sydney?
The straight-line distance between Rotterdam and Sydney is 16,684 km (10,367 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Sydney from Rotterdam?
Sydney is to the north-east of Rotterdam, at an initial bearing of 66°.
How long is the flight from Rotterdam to Sydney?
A direct flight would take about 21 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.