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Distance from Sydney to Katowice

Straight line

15,752 km
9,788 mi · 8,506 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 11 min

Direction

NW 310°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Katowice?

Sydney (Australia) and Katowice (Poland) are very far apart: 15,752 km in a straight line, that is 9,788 miles or 8,506 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 Katowice, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Katowice lies to the north-west (initial bearing 310°). The route crosses from Australia into Poland. The halfway point is at 18.8287°, 101.4552°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 11 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Katowice?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Katowice is 15,752 km (9,788 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Katowice from Sydney?

Katowice is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 310°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Katowice?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 11 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.