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Distance from Sydney to Washington D.C.

15,710 km (9,762 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

15,710 km

Kilometers

9,762 miles

Miles

~18h 59m

Est. Flight

15h

Time Difference

Sydney

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

Washington D.C.

USA
Area: 177 km²
Population: 0.69M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 22m

Sydney and Washington D.C. are separated by over 16000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across multiple continents.

Sydney is known for Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, while Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.

In terms of city area, Sydney is 69.9x larger than Washington D.C.. 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 Washington D.C.?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Sydney to Washington D.C. is 15,710 km (9,762 miles).

How long is the flight from Sydney to Washington D.C.?

A direct flight would take approximately 18h 59m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Sydney bigger than Washington D.C.?

Sydney is larger at 12,368 km², compared to 177 km².

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