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Distance from Sydney to Queens

Straight line

16,002 km
9,943 mi · 8,640 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 30 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Queens?

Sydney (Australia) and Queens (United States) are very far apart: 16,002 km in a straight line, that is 9,943 miles or 8,640 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 Queens, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Queens lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Australia into United States. The halfway point is at 8.7826°, -147.5503°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 30 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Queens?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Queens is 16,002 km (9,943 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Queens from Sydney?

Queens is to the north-east of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Queens?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 30 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.