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Distance from Xiamen to Sydney

Straight line

7,348 km
4,566 mi · 3,967 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 41 min

Direction

SSE 150°
initial bearing

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How far is Xiamen from Sydney?

Xiamen (China) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 7,348 km in a straight line, that is 4,566 miles or 3,967 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Xiamen, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 150°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -4.8958°, 133.8635°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 41 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 Xiamen from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Xiamen and Sydney is 7,348 km (4,566 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Sydney from Xiamen?

Sydney is to the south-east of Xiamen, at an initial bearing of 150°.

How long is the flight from Xiamen to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 41 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.