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Distance from Sydney to Bielefeld

Straight line

16,422 km
10,204 mi · 8,867 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 2 min

Direction

NW 316°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Bielefeld?

Sydney (Australia) and Bielefeld (Germany) are very far apart: 16,422 km in a straight line, that is 10,204 miles or 8,867 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 Bielefeld, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Bielefeld lies to the north-west (initial bearing 316°). The route crosses from Australia into Germany. The halfway point is at 24.5684°, 103.6488°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 2 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Bielefeld?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Bielefeld is 16,422 km (10,204 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Bielefeld from Sydney?

Bielefeld is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 316°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Bielefeld?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 2 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.