How far is London from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 9583 miles / 15423 kilometers / 8328 nautical miles.
Sydney Airport – London International 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)- 9583.290 miles
- 15422.811 kilometers
- 8327.652 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- 9585.467 miles
- 15426.314 kilometers
- 8329.543 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 International Airport is 18 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and London?
The time difference between Sydney and London is 16 hours. London is 16 hours behind Sydney.
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and London International Airport (YXU)
On average, flying from Sydney to London generates about 1 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 237 kilograms equals 2 726 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 International Airport (YXU).
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 International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXU |
| ICAO Code: | CYXU |
| Coordinates: | 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W |