Washington to Sydney Distance
15,710 km · 9,762 miles · 20 h 8 min flight
The distance from Washington to Sydney is 15,710 km (9,762 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 20 h 8 min. Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Washington.
Washington
District of Columbia
Sydney
New South Wales
- 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
- Sydney vs Washington
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Washington | West (262°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Sydney | East-northeast (68°) |
| Halfway point | 6.12° N, 147.05° W |
| Washington coordinates | 38.90° N, 77.04° W |
| Sydney coordinates | 33.87° S, 151.21° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Sydney from Washington?
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 Washington to Sydney?
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 Washington and Sydney?
Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Washington right now.
In which direction is Sydney from Washington?
Sydney lies to the west of Washington (initial bearing 262°).
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.