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Distance from Zagreb to Sydney

Straight line

16,025 km
9,957 mi · 8,653 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 32 min

Direction

E 87°
initial bearing

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How far is Zagreb from Sydney?

Zagreb (Croatia) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 16,025 km in a straight line, that is 9,957 miles or 8,653 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 Zagreb and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Zagreb, Sydney lies to the east (initial bearing 87°). The route crosses from Croatia into Australia. The halfway point is at 15.0442°, 95.5605°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 32 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Zagreb from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Zagreb and Sydney is 16,025 km (9,957 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Zagreb?

Sydney is to the east of Zagreb, at an initial bearing of 87°.

How long is the flight from Zagreb to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 32 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.