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Distance from Yueyang to Sydney

Straight line

8,068 km
5,013 mi · 4,356 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 35 min

Direction

SSE 148°
initial bearing

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How far is Yueyang from Sydney?

Yueyang (China) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 8,068 km in a straight line, that is 5,013 miles or 4,356 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 Yueyang and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Yueyang, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 148°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -2.3767°, 131.6730°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Yueyang from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Yueyang and Sydney is 8,068 km (5,013 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Yueyang?

Sydney is to the south-east of Yueyang, at an initial bearing of 148°.

How long is the flight from Yueyang to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 35 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.