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Distance from Sydney to Genoa

Straight line

16,590 km
10,309 mi · 8,958 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 14 min

Direction

WNW 301°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Genoa?

Sydney (Australia) and Genoa (Italy) are very far apart: 16,590 km in a straight line, that is 10,309 miles or 8,958 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 Genoa, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Genoa lies to the north-west (initial bearing 301°). The route crosses from Australia into Italy. The halfway point is at 15.5626°, 92.4590°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 14 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Genoa?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Genoa is 16,590 km (10,309 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Genoa from Sydney?

Genoa is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 301°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Genoa?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 14 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.