Sydney to Washington Distance
15,710 km · 9,762 miles · 20 h 8 min flight
The distance from Sydney to Washington is 15,710 km (9,762 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 20 h 8 min. Washington is 15 hours behind Sydney.
Sydney
New South Wales
Washington
District of Columbia
- Kilometres
- 15,710
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 9,762
- 8,483 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 20 h 8 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −15 hours
- Washington vs Sydney
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Sydney | East-northeast (68°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Washington | West (262°) |
| Halfway point | 6.12° N, 147.05° W |
| Sydney coordinates | 33.87° S, 151.21° E |
| Washington coordinates | 38.90° N, 77.04° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Washington from Sydney?
15,710 kilometres or 9,762 miles (8,483 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Washington?
About 20 h 8 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 Washington?
Washington is 15 hours behind Sydney right now.
In which direction is Washington from Sydney?
Washington lies to the east-northeast of Sydney (initial bearing 68°).
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.