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Distance from Sydney to Brooklyn

Straight line

15,992 km
9,937 mi · 8,635 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 29 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Brooklyn?

Sydney (Australia) and Brooklyn (United States) are very far apart: 15,992 km in a straight line, that is 9,937 miles or 8,635 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 Brooklyn, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Brooklyn lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Australia into United States. The halfway point is at 8.7231°, -147.5577°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 29 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Brooklyn?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Brooklyn is 15,992 km (9,937 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Brooklyn from Sydney?

Brooklyn is to the north-east of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Brooklyn?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 29 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.