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Distance from Sydney to Ürümqi

Straight line

10,747 km
6,678 mi · 5,803 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 56 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Ürümqi?

Sydney (Australia) and Ürümqi (China) are very far apart: 10,747 km in a straight line, that is 6,678 miles or 5,803 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Sydney, Ürümqi lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at 5.8329°, 121.8878°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 56 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Ürümqi?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Ürümqi is 10,747 km (6,678 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Ürümqi from Sydney?

Ürümqi is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Ürümqi?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 56 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.