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Distance from Sydney to Bordeaux

Straight line

17,319 km
10,761 mi · 9,351 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 22 h 9 min

Direction

NW 305°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Bordeaux?

Sydney (Australia) and Bordeaux (France) are very far apart: 17,319 km in a straight line, that is 10,761 miles or 9,351 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 Bordeaux, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Bordeaux lies to the north-west (initial bearing 305°). The route crosses from Australia into France. The halfway point is at 20.6089°, 92.7164°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 9 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Bordeaux?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Bordeaux is 17,319 km (10,761 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Bordeaux from Sydney?

Bordeaux is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 305°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Bordeaux?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 9 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.