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Distance from Sydney to Naples

Straight line

16,170 km
10,048 mi · 8,731 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 43 min

Direction

WNW 294°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Naples?

Sydney (Australia) and Naples (Italy) are very far apart: 16,170 km in a straight line, that is 10,048 miles or 8,731 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 Naples, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Naples lies to the north-west (initial bearing 294°). The route crosses from Australia into Italy. The halfway point is at 9.3770°, 89.4727°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 43 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Naples?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Naples is 16,170 km (10,048 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Naples from Sydney?

Naples is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 294°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Naples?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 43 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.