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Distance from Sydney to Kowloon

Straight line

7,352 km
4,568 mi · 3,970 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 41 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Kowloon?

Sydney (Australia) and Kowloon (Hong Kong SAR China) are very far apart: 7,352 km in a straight line, that is 4,568 miles or 3,970 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 Kowloon, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Kowloon lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from Australia into Hong Kong SAR China. The halfway point is at -6.0874°, 131.6597°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 41 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Kowloon?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Kowloon is 7,352 km (4,568 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kowloon from Sydney?

Kowloon is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Kowloon?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 41 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.