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Distance from Sydney to Chelyabinsk

Straight line

13,003 km
8,080 mi · 7,021 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 45 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Chelyabinsk?

Sydney (Australia) and Chelyabinsk (Russia) are very far apart: 13,003 km in a straight line, that is 8,080 miles or 7,021 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 Chelyabinsk, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Chelyabinsk lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from Australia into Russia. The halfway point is at 14.6209°, 116.7456°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 45 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Chelyabinsk?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Chelyabinsk is 13,003 km (8,080 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Chelyabinsk from Sydney?

Chelyabinsk is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 320°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Chelyabinsk?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 45 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.