The straight-line distance from Wellington, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia is 2,226 km (1,383 miles).Sydney is WNW of Wellington.
Distance (km)
2,226
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,383
straight line
Flight Time
3 hr 18 min
estimated direct
Direction
WNW
284° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 3 hr 18 min | 2,226 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 36 hr 12 min | ~2,894 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Wellington, New Zealand |
| To | Sydney, Australia |
| Straight-line Distance | 2,226 km (1,383 miles) |
| Bearing | 284° (WNW) |
| Coordinates (Wellington) | -41.2865°, 174.7762° |
| Coordinates (Sydney) | -33.8688°, 151.2093° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Wellington to Sydney is 2,226 km (1,383 miles). Sydney is WNW of Wellington.
A direct flight from Wellington to Sydney takes approximately 3 hr 18 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Wellington to Sydney takes approximately 36 hr 12 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Sydney is WNW (284 degrees) from Wellington.
The distance from Sydney to Wellington is the same: 2,226 km (1,383 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.