Distance from New York to Sydney
The straight-line distance from New York (United States) to Sydney (Australia) is 15,989 km (9,935 mi) as the crow flies. The estimated flight time is 18 hr 46 min. Sydney is +15 hr relative to New York.
Straight-Line Distance
15,989 km
9,935 mi
Estimated Flight Time
18 hr 46 min
at 900 km/h + 1 hr ground
Time Zone Difference
+15 hr
standard time
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How far is it from New York to Sydney?›
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from New York to Sydney is 15,989 km (9,935 mi). This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities, measured along the surface of the Earth using the haversine formula. Actual travel distances by road will be longer.
How long is the flight from New York to Sydney?›
The estimated flight time from New York to Sydney is 18 hr 46 min. This estimate assumes a cruising speed of 900 km/h plus 1 hour for takeoff, landing, and taxi time. Actual flight times vary by airline, aircraft type, winds, and specific routing.
What is the time difference between New York and Sydney?›
Sydney is +15 hr relative to New York. This is based on standard (non-DST) UTC offsets. During daylight saving time, the difference may vary by one hour depending on which regions observe DST and when they transition.