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Distance from Sydney to Donetsk

Straight line

14,381 km
8,936 mi · 7,765 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 18 h 29 min

Direction

NW 307°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Donetsk?

Sydney (Australia) and Donetsk (Ukraine) are very far apart: 14,381 km in a straight line, that is 8,936 miles or 7,765 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 Donetsk, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Donetsk lies to the north-west (initial bearing 307°). The route crosses from Australia into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 12.5811°, 103.8188°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 29 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Donetsk?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Donetsk is 14,381 km (8,936 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Donetsk from Sydney?

Donetsk is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 307°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Donetsk?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 29 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.