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Distance from Sydney to Amsterdam

Straight line

16,638 km
10,338 mi · 8,984 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 18 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Amsterdam?

Sydney (Australia) and Amsterdam (Netherlands) are very far apart: 16,638 km in a straight line, that is 10,338 miles or 8,984 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 Amsterdam, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Amsterdam lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from Australia into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 26.6634°, 104.7971°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 18 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Amsterdam?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Amsterdam is 16,638 km (10,338 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Amsterdam from Sydney?

Amsterdam is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Amsterdam?

A direct flight would take about 21 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.