The straight-line distance from New York, United States to Sydney, Australia is 15,989 km (9,935 miles).Sydney is W of New York.
Distance (km)
15,989
straight line
Distance (miles)
9,935
straight line
Flight Time
20 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
W
266° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 20 hr 30 min | 15,989 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | New York, United States |
| To | Sydney, Australia |
| Straight-line Distance | 15,989 km (9,935 miles) |
| Bearing | 266° (W) |
| Coordinates (New York) | 40.7128°, -74.0060° |
| Coordinates (Sydney) | -33.8688°, 151.2093° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from New York to Sydney is 15,989 km (9,935 miles). Sydney is W of New York.
A direct flight from New York to Sydney takes approximately 20 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Sydney is W (266 degrees) from New York.
The distance from Sydney to New York is the same: 15,989 km (9,935 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.