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Distance from Sosnowiec to Sydney

Straight line

15,747 km
9,784 mi · 8,502 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 11 min

Direction

E 83°
initial bearing

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How far is Sosnowiec from Sydney?

Sosnowiec (Poland) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 15,747 km in a straight line, that is 9,784 miles or 8,502 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 Sosnowiec and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sosnowiec, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 83°). The route crosses from Poland into Australia. The halfway point is at 18.8325°, 101.5005°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 11 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sosnowiec from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Sosnowiec and Sydney is 15,747 km (9,784 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Sosnowiec?

Sydney is to the east of Sosnowiec, at an initial bearing of 83°.

How long is the flight from Sosnowiec to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 11 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.