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Distance from Sydney to Nice

Straight line

16,734 km
10,398 mi · 9,036 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 25 min

Direction

WNW 300°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Nice?

Sydney (Australia) and Nice (France) are very far apart: 16,734 km in a straight line, that is 10,398 miles or 9,036 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 Nice, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Nice lies to the north-west (initial bearing 300°). The route crosses from Australia into France. The halfway point is at 15.2124°, 91.2296°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 25 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Nice?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Nice is 16,734 km (10,398 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Nice from Sydney?

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

How long is the flight from Sydney to Nice?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 25 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.