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Distance from Sydney to Sapporo

Straight line

8,578 km
5,330 mi · 4,632 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 13 min

Direction

N 353°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Sapporo?

Sydney (Australia) and Sapporo (Japan) are very far apart: 8,578 km in a straight line, that is 5,330 miles or 4,632 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 Sapporo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Sapporo lies to the north (initial bearing 353°). The route crosses from Australia into Japan. The halfway point is at 4.6163°, 146.5945°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 13 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Sapporo?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Sapporo is 8,578 km (5,330 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sapporo from Sydney?

Sapporo is to the north of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 353°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Sapporo?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 13 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.