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Distance from Ürümqi to Sydney

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

SE 131°
initial bearing

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How far is Ürümqi from Sydney?

Ürümqi (China) and Sydney (Australia) 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 Ürümqi, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 131°). The route crosses from China into Australia. 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 Ürümqi from Sydney?

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

In which direction is Sydney from Ürümqi?

Sydney is to the south-east of Ürümqi, at an initial bearing of 131°.

How long is the flight from Ürümqi to Sydney?

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.