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Distance from Sydney to Budapest

Straight line

15,779 km
9,805 mi · 8,520 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 13 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Budapest?

Sydney (Australia) and Budapest (Hungary) are very far apart: 15,779 km in a straight line, that is 9,805 miles or 8,520 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 Budapest, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Budapest lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). The route crosses from Australia into Hungary. The halfway point is at 16.0237°, 98.1667°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 13 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Budapest?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Budapest is 15,779 km (9,805 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Budapest from Sydney?

Budapest is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 306°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Budapest?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 13 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.