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Distance from Sydney to Sunderland

Straight line

16,852 km
10,471 mi · 9,099 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 34 min

Direction

NW 326°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Sunderland?

Sydney (Australia) and Sunderland (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 16,852 km in a straight line, that is 10,471 miles or 9,099 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 Sunderland, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Sunderland lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). The route crosses from Australia into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 32.1441°, 111.6065°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 34 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Sunderland?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Sunderland is 16,852 km (10,471 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sunderland from Sydney?

Sunderland is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 326°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Sunderland?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 34 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.