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Distance from Sydney to Yangon

Straight line

8,092 km
5,028 mi · 4,369 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 37 min

Direction

NW 305°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Yangon?

Sydney (Australia) and Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) are very far apart: 8,092 km in a straight line, that is 5,028 miles or 4,369 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 Yangon, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Yangon lies to the north-west (initial bearing 305°). The route crosses from Australia into Myanmar (Burma). The halfway point is at -9.5947°, 121.5619°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Yangon?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Yangon is 8,092 km (5,028 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Yangon from Sydney?

Yangon is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 305°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Yangon?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 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.