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Distance from Sydney to Moscow

Straight line

14,484 km
9,000 mi · 7,821 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 18 h 36 min

Direction

NW 317°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Moscow?

Sydney (Australia) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 14,484 km in a straight line, that is 9,000 miles or 7,821 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 Moscow, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Moscow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 317°). The route crosses from Australia into Russia. The halfway point is at 18.7141°, 110.7655°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 36 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Moscow?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Moscow is 14,484 km (9,000 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Moscow from Sydney?

Moscow is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 317°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 36 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.