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Distance from Sydney to Messina

Straight line

16,037 km
9,965 mi · 8,659 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 33 min

Direction

WNW 290°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Messina?

Sydney (Australia) and Messina (Italy) are very far apart: 16,037 km in a straight line, that is 9,965 miles or 8,659 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 Messina, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Messina lies to the west (initial bearing 290°). The route crosses from Australia into Italy. The halfway point is at 5.7023°, 87.2365°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 33 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Messina?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Messina is 16,037 km (9,965 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Messina from Sydney?

Messina is to the west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 290°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Messina?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 33 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.