Sydney to Los Angeles Distance
12,074 km · 7,502 miles · 15 h 36 min flight
The distance from Sydney to Los Angeles is 12,074 km (7,502 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 15 h 36 min. Los Angeles is 18 hours behind Sydney.
Sydney
New South Wales
Los Angeles
California
- Kilometres
- 12,074
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 7,502
- 6,519 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 15 h 36 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −18 hours
- Los Angeles vs Sydney
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Sydney | East-northeast (61°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Los Angeles | West-southwest (241°) |
| Halfway point | 0.13° N, 163.58° W |
| Sydney coordinates | 33.87° S, 151.21° E |
| Los Angeles coordinates | 34.05° N, 118.24° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from Sydney?
12,074 kilometres or 7,502 miles (6,519 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?
About 15 h 36 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 Sydney and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 18 hours behind Sydney right now.
In which direction is Los Angeles from Sydney?
Los Angeles lies to the east-northeast of Sydney (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.