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Distance from Sydney to Paris

Straight line

16,958 km
10,537 mi · 9,156 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 42 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Paris?

Sydney (Australia) and Paris (France) are very far apart: 16,958 km in a straight line, that is 10,537 miles or 9,156 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 Paris, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Paris lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from Australia into France. The halfway point is at 24.3453°, 99.3432°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Paris?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Paris is 16,958 km (10,537 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Paris from Sydney?

Paris is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 312°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Paris?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 42 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.