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Distance from Sydney to Blackpool

Straight line

17,011 km
10,570 mi · 9,185 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 46 min

Direction

NW 326°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Blackpool?

Sydney (Australia) and Blackpool (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 17,011 km in a straight line, that is 10,570 miles or 9,185 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 Blackpool, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Blackpool lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). The route crosses from Australia into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 32.4104°, 110.5487°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 46 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Blackpool?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Blackpool is 17,011 km (10,570 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Blackpool from Sydney?

Blackpool is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 326°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Blackpool?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 46 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.