How far is Sydney from London?
The distance between London (London City Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 10553 miles / 16983 kilometers / 9170 nautical miles.
London City Airport – Sydney Airport
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Distance from London to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 10552.669 miles
- 16982.874 kilometers
- 9170.019 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- 10555.565 miles
- 16987.535 kilometers
- 9172.535 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 London to Sydney?
The estimated flight time from London City Airport to Sydney Airport is 20 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Sydney?
The time difference between London and Sydney is 11 hours. Sydney is 11 hours ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London City Airport (LCY) and Sydney Airport (SYD)
On average, flying from London to Sydney generates about 1 389 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 389 kilograms equals 3 062 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between London City Airport (LCY) and Sydney Airport (SYD).
Airport information
| Origin | London City Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LCY |
| ICAO Code: | EGLC |
| Coordinates: | 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E |
| Destination | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |