London to Sydney Distance
16,994 km · 10,559 miles · 21 h 45 min flight
The distance from London to Sydney is 16,994 km (10,559 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 21 h 45 min. Sydney is 10 hours ahead of London.
London
United Kingdom
Sydney
New South Wales
- Kilometres
- 16,994
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 10,559
- 9,176 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 21 h 45 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +10 hours
- Sydney vs London
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from London | East-northeast (61°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Sydney | Northwest (319°) |
| Halfway point | 28.67° N, 104.80° E |
| London coordinates | 51.51° N, 0.13° W |
| Sydney coordinates | 33.87° S, 151.21° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Sydney from London?
16,994 kilometres or 10,559 miles (9,176 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from London to Sydney?
About 21 h 45 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between London and Sydney?
Sydney is 10 hours ahead of London right now.
In which direction is Sydney from London?
Sydney lies to the east-northeast of London (initial bearing 61°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.