Sydney to New York City Distance
15,989 km · 9,935 miles · 20 h 29 min flight
The distance from Sydney to New York City is 15,989 km (9,935 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 20 h 29 min. New York City is 15 hours behind Sydney.
Sydney
New South Wales
New York City
New York
- 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
- New York City vs Sydney
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Sydney | East-northeast (66°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from New York City | West (266°) |
| Halfway point | 8.79° N, 147.64° W |
| Sydney coordinates | 33.87° S, 151.21° E |
| New York City coordinates | 40.71° N, 74.01° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is New York City from Sydney?
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 Sydney to New York City?
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 Sydney and New York City?
New York City is 15 hours behind Sydney right now.
In which direction is New York City from Sydney?
New York City lies to the east-northeast of Sydney (initial bearing 66°).
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.