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Distance from Sydney to Handan

Straight line

8,684 km
5,396 mi · 4,689 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 21 min

Direction

NNW 331°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Handan?

Sydney (Australia) and Handan (China) are very far apart: 8,684 km in a straight line, that is 5,396 miles or 4,689 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 Handan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Handan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 331°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at 1.4397°, 133.1581°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 21 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Handan?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Handan is 8,684 km (5,396 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Handan from Sydney?

Handan is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 331°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Handan?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 21 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.