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Distance from Sydney to San Jose

Straight line

11,951 km
7,426 mi · 6,453 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 26 min

Direction

ENE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from San Jose?

Sydney (Australia) and San Jose (United States) are very far apart: 11,951 km in a straight line, that is 7,426 miles or 6,453 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 San Jose, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, San Jose lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Australia into United States. The halfway point is at 2.3897°, -166.5213°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 26 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from San Jose?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and San Jose is 11,951 km (7,426 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is San Jose from Sydney?

San Jose is to the north-east of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to San Jose?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 26 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.