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Distance from Sydney to Almaty

Straight line

11,389 km
7,077 mi · 6,149 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 44 min

Direction

NW 314°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Almaty?

Sydney (Australia) and Almaty (Kazakhstan) are very far apart: 11,389 km in a straight line, that is 7,077 miles or 6,149 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 Almaty, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Almaty lies to the north-west (initial bearing 314°). The route crosses from Australia into Kazakhstan. The halfway point is at 5.8742°, 116.9064°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 44 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Almaty?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Almaty is 11,389 km (7,077 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Almaty from Sydney?

Almaty is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 314°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Almaty?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 44 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.