New York City to Sydney Distance
15,989 km · 9,935 miles · 20 h 29 min flight
The distance from New York City to Sydney is 15,989 km (9,935 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 20 h 29 min. Sydney is 15 hours ahead of New York City.
New York City
New York
Sydney
New South Wales
- Kilometres
- 15,989
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 9,935
- 8,633 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 20 h 29 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +15 hours
- Sydney vs New York City
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from New York City | West (266°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Sydney | East-northeast (66°) |
| Halfway point | 8.79° N, 147.64° W |
| New York City coordinates | 40.71° N, 74.01° W |
| Sydney coordinates | 33.87° S, 151.21° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Sydney from New York City?
15,989 kilometres or 9,935 miles (8,633 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from New York City to Sydney?
About 20 h 29 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 New York City and Sydney?
Sydney is 15 hours ahead of New York City right now.
In which direction is Sydney from New York City?
Sydney lies to the west of New York City (initial bearing 266°).
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.