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Distance from Samara to Sydney

Straight line

13,640 km
8,475 mi · 7,365 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 33 min

Direction

ESE 104°
initial bearing

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How far is Samara from Sydney?

Samara (Russia) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 13,640 km in a straight line, that is 8,475 miles or 7,365 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 Samara and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Samara, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 104°). The route crosses from Russia into Australia. The halfway point is at 14.7301°, 111.7961°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 33 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Samara from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Samara and Sydney is 13,640 km (8,475 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Samara?

Sydney is to the east of Samara, at an initial bearing of 104°.

How long is the flight from Samara to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 33 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.