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Distance from Sydney to Beirut

Straight line

14,182 km
8,812 mi · 7,658 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 18 h 14 min

Direction

WNW 289°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Beirut?

Sydney (Australia) and Beirut (Lebanon) are very far apart: 14,182 km in a straight line, that is 8,812 miles or 7,658 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 Beirut, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Beirut lies to the west (initial bearing 289°). The route crosses from Australia into Lebanon. The halfway point is at 0.0239°, 93.3681°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 14 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Beirut?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Beirut is 14,182 km (8,812 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Beirut from Sydney?

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

How long is the flight from Sydney to Beirut?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 14 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.