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Distance from Utrecht to Sydney

Straight line

16,636 km
10,337 mi · 8,983 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 18 min

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

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How far is Utrecht from Sydney?

Utrecht (Netherlands) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 16,636 km in a straight line, that is 10,337 miles or 8,983 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 Utrecht and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Utrecht, Sydney lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). The route crosses from Netherlands into Australia. The halfway point is at 26.2786°, 104.2754°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 18 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Utrecht from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Utrecht and Sydney is 16,636 km (10,337 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Utrecht?

Sydney is to the north-east of Utrecht, at an initial bearing of 67°.

How long is the flight from Utrecht to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 18 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.