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Distance from Sydney to Giza

Straight line

14,417 km
8,958 mi · 7,785 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 18 h 31 min

Direction

WNW 283°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Giza?

Sydney (Australia) and Giza (Egypt) are very far apart: 14,417 km in a straight line, that is 8,958 miles or 7,785 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 Giza, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Giza lies to the west (initial bearing 283°). The route crosses from Australia into Egypt. The halfway point is at -3.8514°, 89.1251°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 31 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Giza?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Giza is 14,417 km (8,958 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Giza from Sydney?

Giza is to the west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 283°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Giza?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 31 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.