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
AustraliaWashington D.C.
USASydney 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.
Compare Sydney and Washington D.C. side by side
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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.