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Distance from Sydney to Marseille

Straight line

16,891 km
10,496 mi · 9,120 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 37 min

Direction

WNW 300°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Marseille?

Sydney (Australia) and Marseille (France) are very far apart: 16,891 km in a straight line, that is 10,496 miles or 9,120 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 Marseille, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Marseille lies to the north-west (initial bearing 300°). The route crosses from Australia into France. The halfway point is at 15.3478°, 90.3756°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 37 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Marseille?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Marseille is 16,891 km (10,496 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Marseille from Sydney?

Marseille is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 300°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Marseille?

A direct flight would take about 21 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.