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Distance from Sydney to Dhaka

Straight line

9,054 km
5,626 mi · 4,889 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 49 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Dhaka?

Sydney (Australia) and Dhaka (Bangladesh) are very far apart: 9,054 km in a straight line, that is 5,626 miles or 4,889 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 Dhaka, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Dhaka lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). The route crosses from Australia into Bangladesh. The halfway point is at -5.8806°, 119.1662°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 49 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Dhaka?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Dhaka is 9,054 km (5,626 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Dhaka from Sydney?

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

How long is the flight from Sydney to Dhaka?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 49 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.