Los Angeles, United States → Sydney, Australia · ✈ 15h 36min · 🚗 196h 12min
6,519 nautical miles · Time difference: +18h ahead · Direction: southeast
The distance from Los Angeles to Sydney is 12,074 km (7,502 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 15h 36min.
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles, United States to Sydney, Australia is approximately 12,074 kilometers (7,502 miles or 6,519 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
Sydney is located southeast of Los Angeles. Los Angeles is in North America, in the West Coast region of United States, while Sydney is in Oceania, in New South Wales, Australia. This intercontinental route spans from North America to Oceania.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 12,074 km | ~15h 36min | Best option for speed |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Los Angeles to Sydney. For 12,074 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Los Angeles is a major city in United States with a population of approximately 3,979,576. Located in the West Coast region, it is an important hub in North America. Los Angeles is a significant metropolitan area in United States with good domestic and international transport connections.
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Sydney is a notable city in Australia with a population of approximately 5,312,163. Situated in the New South Wales region, it serves as a key destination in Oceania. Sydney is one of Australia's largest cities, offering major airport hubs, extensive public transport, and a wide range of accommodation options.
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At 12,074 km, this is one of the longer routes on the globe, spanning from North America to Oceania. For comparison, London to Sydney is about 17,000 km — roughly half the circumference of the Earth.
At 12,074 km, Los Angeles to Sydney is one of the world's longer routes, covering 30.1% of Earth's circumference (40,075 km).
This route crosses from North America to Oceania, spanning 18 timezones.
This 12,074 km journey from North America to Oceania is one of the world's longer routes. At this distance, jet lag becomes a significant factor — plan for at least one recovery day per 3 time zones crossed.
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The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Sydney is approximately 12,074 kilometers (7,502 miles, 6,519 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 15h 36min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 196h 12min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Sydney is approximately +18h ahead compared to Los Angeles.
The estimated road distance is approximately 15,696 km, which is about 30% longer than the 12,074 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 7, 2026.