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Distance from Sydney to Ordos

Straight line

9,185 km
5,707 mi · 4,960 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 59 min

Direction

NNW 329°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Ordos?

Sydney (Australia) and Ordos (China) are very far apart: 9,185 km in a straight line, that is 5,707 miles or 4,960 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 Ordos, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Ordos lies to the north-west (initial bearing 329°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at 3.0680°, 131.3052°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 59 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Ordos?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Ordos is 9,185 km (5,707 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Ordos from Sydney?

Ordos is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 329°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Ordos?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 59 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.