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Alexandria, Egypt → Sydney, Australia
Distance Result
9,059 miles
14,579 km | 7,872 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Alexandria to Sydney is about 14,579 km (9,059 miles) as the crow flies, or 7,872 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 18.2 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 6d 18h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 17h 54min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Alexandria and Sydney is 9,059 miles (14,579 kilometers).
A direct flight from Alexandria to Sydney takes approximately 17h 54min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Alexandria to Sydney takes approximately 6d 18h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.