Distance from Houston to Sydney

The distance between Houston, United States and Sydney, Australia is 13,817 kilometers (8,586 miles).

Houston, Texas, United States

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Houston is located in the southern United States, while Sydney is situated on the southeastern coast of Australia, requiring transpacific travel. The straight-line distance between them is 13,817 kilometers, heading southwest.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Houston at 30 meters above sea level and Sydney at 58 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The journey from Houston to Sydney crosses the Pacific Ocean, highlighting the vast distance and the need for air travel.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or autumn for moderate tourist crowds and comfortable temperatures in Sydney.

Climate

Sydney has a milder climate compared to Houston, with cooler summers and warmer winters.

Accessibility

Sydney offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, similar to Houston, aiding visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 1 day
Jet fighter 14-16 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Houston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 29.7633° N 95.3633° W

Elevation: 30 m (98 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • William P Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • Andrau Airpark (AAP)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Ellington Airport (EFD)
  • West Houston Airport (IWS)
Sydney, Australia

Local time:

Time Zone: Australia/Sydney

Coordinates: 33.8679° S 151.2073° E

Elevation: 58 m (190 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Sydney International Airport (SYD)
  • Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU)
  • RAAF Base Richmond (XRH)
  • Camden Airport (CDU)
  • Wollongong Airport (WOL)

Other distances from Houston

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Houston to New York City 2,283 km
From Houston to Los Angeles 2,211 km
From Houston to Chicago 1,510 km
From Houston to Phoenix 1,635 km
From Houston to Philadelphia 2,158 km

Other distances from Sydney

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Sydney to Melbourne 714 km
From Sydney to Brisbane 731 km
From Sydney to Perth 3,297 km
From Sydney to Canberra 247 km
From Sydney to Adelaide 1,165 km

Cities within similar distances

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Dallas, United States Vadodara, India 13,817 km
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Adelaide, Australia Zapopan, Mexico 13,818 km
Kanpur, India San Antonio, United States 13,818 km
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Belo Horizonte, Brazil Indore, India 13,818 km
Monterrey, Mexico Melbourne, Australia 13,819 km
Nairobi, Kenya Tulsa, United States 13,819 km
Mumbai, India Campinas, Brazil 13,815 km
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Indore, India 13,819 km
Austin, United States Patna, India 13,815 km
Sydney, Australia Dallas, United States 13,815 km
Belmopan, Belize Sydney, Australia 13,814 km
Fort Worth, United States Kakamega, Kenya 13,814 km
Adelaide, Australia Guadalajara, Mexico 13,814 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Shenzhen, China 13,820 km
Lucknow, India Chihuahua, Mexico 13,820 km
Dallas, United States Indore, India 13,813 km
Accra, Ghana Tokyo, Japan 13,821 km

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