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Distance from Sydney to Kyoto

Straight line

7,794 km
4,843 mi · 4,209 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 15 min

Direction

NNW 347°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Kyoto?

Sydney (Australia) and Kyoto (Japan) are very far apart: 7,794 km in a straight line, that is 4,843 miles or 4,209 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 Kyoto, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Kyoto lies to the north (initial bearing 347°). The route crosses from Australia into Japan. The halfway point is at 0.5819°, 143.5342°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 15 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Kyoto?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Kyoto is 7,794 km (4,843 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kyoto from Sydney?

Kyoto is to the north of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 347°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Kyoto?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 15 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.