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Distance from Sydney to Davao

Straight line

5,275 km
3,277 mi · 2,848 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 6 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Davao?

Sydney (Australia) and Davao (Philippines) are very far apart: 5,275 km in a straight line, that is 3,277 miles or 2,848 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 Davao, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Davao lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from Australia into Philippines. The halfway point is at -13.7232°, 137.2530°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 6 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Davao?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Davao is 5,275 km (3,277 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Davao from Sydney?

Davao is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Davao?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 6 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.