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Distance from Warsaw to Sydney

Straight line

15,587 km
9,685 mi · 8,416 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 19 h 59 min

Direction

E 83°
initial bearing

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How far is Warsaw from Sydney?

Warsaw (Poland) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 15,587 km in a straight line, that is 9,685 miles or 8,416 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 Warsaw and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Warsaw, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 83°). The route crosses from Poland into Australia. The halfway point is at 20.0532°, 104.1247°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 59 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Warsaw from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Warsaw and Sydney is 15,587 km (9,685 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Warsaw?

Sydney is to the east of Warsaw, at an initial bearing of 83°.

How long is the flight from Warsaw to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 59 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.