Distance from New York to Sydney
15,989 km (9,935 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
15,989 km
Kilometers
9,935 miles
Miles
~19h 19m
Est. Flight
15h
Time Difference
New York
USASydney
AustraliaNew York and Sydney are separated by over 16000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across multiple continents.
New York is known for Statue of Liberty and Central Park, while Sydney is famous for Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
In terms of city area, Sydney is 15.8x larger than New York. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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How far is New York from Sydney?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from New York to Sydney is 15,989 km (9,935 miles).
How long is the flight from New York to Sydney?
A direct flight would take approximately 19h 19m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is New York bigger than Sydney?
Sydney is larger at 12,368 km², compared to 783 km².