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Distance from Sydney to Vienna

Straight line

15,971 km
9,924 mi · 8,624 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 28 min

Direction

NW 307°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Vienna?

Sydney (Australia) and Vienna (Austria) are very far apart: 15,971 km in a straight line, that is 9,924 miles or 8,624 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 Vienna, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Vienna lies to the north-west (initial bearing 307°). The route crosses from Australia into Austria. The halfway point is at 17.5785°, 98.5409°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Vienna?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Vienna is 15,971 km (9,924 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Vienna from Sydney?

Vienna is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 307°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Vienna?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 28 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.