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Distance from Sydney to Foshan

Straight line

7,477 km
4,646 mi · 4,037 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 51 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Foshan?

Sydney (Australia) and Foshan (China) are very far apart: 7,477 km in a straight line, that is 4,646 miles or 4,037 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 Foshan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Foshan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at -5.7313°, 131.1531°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 51 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Foshan?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Foshan is 7,477 km (4,646 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Foshan from Sydney?

Foshan is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Foshan?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 51 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.