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Distance from Sydney to Varanasi

Straight line

9,736 km
6,050 mi · 5,257 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 40 min

Direction

WNW 303°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Varanasi?

Sydney (Australia) and Varanasi (India) are very far apart: 9,736 km in a straight line, that is 6,050 miles or 5,257 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 Varanasi, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Varanasi lies to the north-west (initial bearing 303°). The route crosses from Australia into India. The halfway point is at -5.1568°, 115.4624°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 40 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Varanasi?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Varanasi is 9,736 km (6,050 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Varanasi from Sydney?

Varanasi is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 303°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Varanasi?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 40 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.