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Distance from Sydney to Montpellier

Straight line

17,005 km
10,567 mi · 9,182 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 45 min

Direction

WNW 301°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Montpellier?

Sydney (Australia) and Montpellier (France) are very far apart: 17,005 km in a straight line, that is 10,567 miles or 9,182 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 Montpellier, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Montpellier lies to the north-west (initial bearing 301°). The route crosses from Australia into France. The halfway point is at 16.4419°, 90.6749°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 45 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Montpellier?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Montpellier is 17,005 km (10,567 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Montpellier from Sydney?

Montpellier is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 301°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Montpellier?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 45 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.