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Distance from Sydney to London

16,994 km (10,560 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

16,994 km

Kilometers

10,560 miles

Miles

~20h 30m

Est. Flight

10h

Time Difference

Sydney

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

London

UK
Area: 1,572 km²
Population: 8.98M
Timezone: UTC+0
Elevation: 11m

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

Sydney is known for Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, while London is famous for Big Ben and Tower of London.

In terms of city area, Sydney is 7.9x larger than London. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Sydney from London?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Sydney to London is 16,994 km (10,560 miles).

How long is the flight from Sydney to London?

A direct flight would take approximately 20h 30m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Sydney bigger than London?

Sydney is larger at 12,368 km², compared to 1,572 km².

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