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Distance from Varanasi to Sydney

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

SE 130°
initial bearing

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How far is Varanasi from Sydney?

Varanasi (India) and Sydney (Australia) 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 Varanasi and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Varanasi, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 130°). The route crosses from India into Australia. 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 Varanasi from Sydney?

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

In which direction is Sydney from Varanasi?

Sydney is to the south-east of Varanasi, at an initial bearing of 130°.

How long is the flight from Varanasi to Sydney?

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.