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Distance from Paris to Sydney

16,960 km (10,539 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

16,960 km

Kilometers

10,539 miles

Miles

~20h 27m

Est. Flight

9h

Time Difference

Paris

France
Area: 105 km²
Population: 2.16M
Timezone: UTC+1
Elevation: 35m

Sydney

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

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

Paris is known for Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum, while Sydney is famous for Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

In terms of city area, Sydney is 117.8x larger than Paris. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Paris from Sydney?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Paris to Sydney is 16,960 km (10,539 miles).

How long is the flight from Paris to Sydney?

A direct flight would take approximately 20h 27m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Paris bigger than Sydney?

Sydney is larger at 12,368 km², compared to 105 km².

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