Distance from Sydney to Addis Ababa
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How far is Sydney from Addis Ababa?
Sydney (Australia) and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) are very far apart: 12,640 km in a straight line, that is 7,854 miles or 6,825 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Sydney, Addis Ababa lies to the west (initial bearing 265°). The route crosses from Australia into Ethiopia. The halfway point is at -21.4534°, 87.6043°.
A direct flight would take about 16 h 18 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 Sydney
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- 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
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Other distances from Addis Ababa
- Addis Ababa – Sanaa 920 km
- Addis Ababa – Khartoum 991 km
- Addis Ababa – Omdurman 1,002 km
- Addis Ababa – Mogadishu 1,066 km
- Addis Ababa – Nairobi 1,166 km
- Addis Ababa – Kampala 1,185 km
- Addis Ababa – Mecca 1,384 km
- Addis Ababa – Jeddah 1,387 km
- Addis Ababa – Medina 1,720 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Sydney from Addis Ababa?
The straight-line distance between Sydney and Addis Ababa is 12,640 km (7,854 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Addis Ababa from Sydney?
Addis Ababa is to the west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 265°.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Addis Ababa?
A direct flight would take about 16 h 18 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.