Distance from Seattle to Sydney

The distance between Seattle, United States and Sydney, Australia is 12,454 kilometers (7,738 miles).

Seattle, Washington, United States

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Seattle is located in the northwestern United States, while Sydney is situated on the southeastern coast of Australia, requiring transpacific travel. The straight-line distance between them is 12,454 kilometers, heading southwest.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Seattle at 56 meters above sea level and Sydney at 58 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Seattle to Sydney crosses the Pacific Ocean, with no land route available, highlighting the vast oceanic expanse.

Best time to travel

Travel from Seattle to Sydney is best in spring (September-November) for mild weather or summer (December-February) for beach activities.

Climate

Sydney has a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers, contrasting Seattle's cooler, wetter conditions.

Accessibility

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

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 1 day
Jet fighter 12-14 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Seattle, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 47.6062° N 122.3321° W

Elevation: 56 m (184 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Lake Union Seaplane Base (LKE)
  • Boeing Field King County International Airport (BFI)
  • Renton Municipal Airport (RNT)
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
  • Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field) (PAE)
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 Seattle

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Seattle to New York City 3,876 km
From Seattle to Los Angeles 1,544 km
From Seattle to Chicago 2,796 km
From Seattle to Houston 3,043 km
From Seattle to Phoenix 1,793 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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Surat, India Portland, United States 12,452 km
Kanpur, India Columbus, United States 12,452 km
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Auckland, New Zealand Bucaramanga, Colombia 12,451 km
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Montréal, Canada 12,457 km
Sydney, Australia Kakamega, Kenya 12,451 km
San Francisco, United States Lucknow, India 12,450 km
Lahore, Pakistan New South Memphis, United States 12,450 km
Lucknow, India Omaha, United States 12,458 km

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