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Distance from Sydney to Hefei

Straight line

8,099 km
5,033 mi · 4,373 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 37 min

Direction

NNW 330°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Hefei?

Sydney (Australia) and Hefei (China) are very far apart: 8,099 km in a straight line, that is 5,033 miles or 4,373 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 Hefei, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Hefei lies to the north-west (initial bearing 330°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at -1.0475°, 134.0466°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Hefei?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Hefei is 8,099 km (5,033 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Hefei from Sydney?

Hefei is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 330°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Hefei?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 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.