Distance from San Diego to Sydney

The distance between San Diego, United States and Sydney, Australia is 12,080 kilometers (7,506 miles).

San Diego, California, United States

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

San Diego is located on the west coast of the United States, while Sydney is situated on the east coast of Australia, separated by the vast Pacific Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 12,080 kilometers, heading southwest.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with San Diego at 20 meters above sea level and Sydney at 58 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Diego to Sydney crosses the Pacific Ocean, with Sydney's iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge as major landmarks.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or autumn for moderate tourist crowds and pleasant conditions in Sydney, avoiding peak summer heat.

Climate

Sydney has a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers, differing from San Diego's Mediterranean climate.

Accessibility

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

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 18-20 hours
Jet fighter 12-14 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
San Diego, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 32.7157° N 117.1647° W

Elevation: 20 m (66 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
  • Naval Air Station North Island (NZY)
  • Montgomery Field Airport (MYF)
  • Ream Field (NRS)
  • Miramar Marine Corps Air Station (NKX)
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 San Diego

Distance between cities Kilometers
From San Diego to New York City 3,916 km
From San Diego to Los Angeles 179 km
From San Diego to Chicago 2,790 km
From San Diego to Houston 2,099 km
From San Diego to Phoenix 482 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

The following list contains cities that are at equal or similar distances as between San Diego and Sydney.

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Jakarta, Indonesia Bilbao, Spain 12,080 km
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Bucharest, Romania Montevideo, Uruguay 12,079 km
Shanghai, China San Antonio, United States 12,079 km
Jaipur, India Milwaukee, United States 12,081 km
Istanbul, Turkey Chiclayo, Peru 12,078 km
Seoul, South Korea Iztapalapa, Mexico 12,082 km
Dublin, Ireland Jakarta, Indonesia 12,082 km
Trujillo, Peru Kyiv, Ukraine 12,082 km
Sydney, Australia Tijuana, Mexico 12,082 km
Chengdu, China The Bronx, United States 12,083 km
Manhattan, United States Lucknow, India 12,083 km
Auckland, New Zealand Oklahoma City, United States 12,083 km
Bangkok, Thailand Calgary, Canada 12,084 km
Toronto, Canada Ahmedabad, India 12,084 km

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