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Distance from Sydney to Kabul

Straight line

11,415 km
7,093 mi · 6,163 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 46 min

Direction

WNW 303°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Kabul?

Sydney (Australia) and Kabul (Afghanistan) are very far apart: 11,415 km in a straight line, that is 7,093 miles or 6,163 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 Kabul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Kabul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 303°). The route crosses from Australia into Afghanistan. The halfway point is at 0.4375°, 110.3850°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 46 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Kabul?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Kabul is 11,415 km (7,093 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kabul from Sydney?

Kabul is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 303°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Kabul?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 46 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.