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Distance from Amsterdam to Sydney

16,643 km (10,341 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

16,643 km

Kilometers

10,341 miles

Miles

~20h 5m

Est. Flight

9h

Time Difference

Amsterdam

Netherlands
Area: 219 km²
Population: 0.92M
Timezone: UTC+1
Elevation: -2m

Sydney

Australia
Area: 12,368 km²
Population: 5.31M
Timezone: UTC+10
Elevation: 58m

Amsterdam and Sydney are separated by over 17000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across multiple continents.

Amsterdam is known for Canal ring and Rijksmuseum, while Sydney is famous for Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

In terms of city area, Sydney is 56.5x larger than Amsterdam. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Amsterdam from Sydney?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Amsterdam to Sydney is 16,643 km (10,341 miles).

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Sydney?

A direct flight would take approximately 20h 5m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Amsterdam bigger than Sydney?

Sydney is larger at 12,368 km², compared to 219 km².

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