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Distance from Sydney to Alicante

Straight line

17,438 km
10,836 mi · 9,416 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 22 h 18 min

Direction

WNW 289°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Alicante?

Sydney (Australia) and Alicante (Spain) are very far apart: 17,438 km in a straight line, that is 10,836 miles or 9,416 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 Sydney and Alicante, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Alicante lies to the west (initial bearing 289°). The route crosses from Australia into Spain. The halfway point is at 9.0253°, 81.8129°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 18 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Alicante?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Alicante is 17,438 km (10,836 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Alicante from Sydney?

Alicante is to the west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 289°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Alicante?

A direct flight would take about 22 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.