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Distance from Sydney to Tokyo

7,826 km (4,863 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

7,826 km

Kilometers

4,863 miles

Miles

~9h 42m

Est. Flight

1h

Time Difference

Sydney

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

Tokyo

Japan
Area: 2,194 km²
Population: 13.96M
Timezone: UTC+9
Elevation: 40m

Sydney and Tokyo sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 9h 42m by commercial jet.

Sydney is known for Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, while Tokyo is famous for Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo Tower.

In terms of city area, Sydney is 5.6x larger than Tokyo. 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 Tokyo?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Sydney to Tokyo is 7,826 km (4,863 miles).

How long is the flight from Sydney to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take approximately 9h 42m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Sydney bigger than Tokyo?

Sydney is larger at 12,368 km², compared to 2,194 km².

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