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Distance from Vienna to Sydney

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

E 84°
initial bearing

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How far is Vienna from Sydney?

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

From Vienna, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 84°). The route crosses from Austria into Australia. 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 Vienna from Sydney?

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

In which direction is Sydney from Vienna?

Sydney is to the east of Vienna, at an initial bearing of 84°.

How long is the flight from Vienna to Sydney?

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.