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Distance from Sydney to Brussels

Straight line

16,740 km
10,402 mi · 9,039 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 26 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Brussels?

Sydney (Australia) and Brussels (Belgium) are very far apart: 16,740 km in a straight line, that is 10,402 miles or 9,039 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 Brussels, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Brussels lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from Australia into Belgium. The halfway point is at 25.4558°, 102.3619°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 26 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Brussels?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Brussels is 16,740 km (10,402 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Brussels from Sydney?

Brussels is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 315°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Brussels?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 26 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.