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How far is Sydney from Hong Kong?

The distance between Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 4581 miles / 7372 kilometers / 3980 nautical miles.

Hong Kong International Airport – Sydney Airport

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Distance from Hong Kong to Sydney

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hong Kong to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4580.607 miles
  • 7371.772 kilometers
  • 3980.438 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 4594.329 miles
  • 7393.856 kilometers
  • 3992.363 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Hong Kong to Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport to Sydney Airport is 9 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Sydney Airport (SYD)

On average, flying from Hong Kong to Sydney generates about 530 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 530 kilograms equals 1 168 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hong Kong to Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Sydney Airport (SYD).

Airport information

Origin Hong Kong International Airport
City: Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong Flag of Hong Kong
IATA Code: HKG
ICAO Code: VHHH
Coordinates: 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″E
Destination Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E

Airlines flying from Hong Kong (HKG) to Sydney (SYD)

Cathay Pacific
Finnair
Qantas