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Distance from Boston to Sydney

16,240 km (10,091 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

16,240 km

Kilometers

10,091 miles

Miles

~19h 36m

Est. Flight

15h

Time Difference

Boston

USA
Area: 232 km²
Population: 0.68M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 43m

Sydney

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

Boston and Sydney are separated by over 16000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across multiple continents.

Boston is known for Harvard & MIT and Freedom Trail, while Sydney is famous for Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

In terms of city area, Sydney is 53.3x larger than Boston. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Boston from Sydney?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Boston to Sydney is 16,240 km (10,091 miles).

How long is the flight from Boston to Sydney?

A direct flight would take approximately 19h 36m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Boston bigger than Sydney?

Sydney is larger at 12,368 km², compared to 232 km².

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