How far is London from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 10574 miles / 17017 kilometers / 9189 nautical miles.
Sydney Airport – London Gatwick Airport
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Distance from Sydney to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 10573.969 miles
- 17017.154 kilometers
- 9188.528 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- 10576.727 miles
- 17021.593 kilometers
- 9190.925 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 Sydney to London?
The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 20 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and London?
The time difference between Sydney and London is 11 hours. London is 11 hours behind Sydney.
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On average, flying from Sydney to London generates about 1 393 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 393 kilograms equals 3 070 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sydney to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Airport information
| Origin | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |
| Destination | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |