Distance from Rome to Sydney
16,321 km (10,141 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
16,321 km
Kilometers
10,141 miles
Miles
~19h 42m
Est. Flight
9h
Time Difference
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AustraliaRome and Sydney are separated by over 16000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across multiple continents.
Rome is known for Colosseum and Vatican City, while Sydney is famous for Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
In terms of city area, Sydney is 9.6x larger than Rome. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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How far is Rome from Sydney?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Rome to Sydney is 16,321 km (10,141 miles).
How long is the flight from Rome to Sydney?
A direct flight would take approximately 19h 42m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Rome bigger than Sydney?
Sydney is larger at 12,368 km², compared to 1,285 km².