how far away is australia from the uk
Australia is about 15,200 km from the UK in a straight-line flight distance, or roughly 9,445 miles. One source puts the air travel time at about 16.9 hours , though actual flights are often longer with layovers.
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| Measure | Approximate distance |
|---|---|
| Straight-line / air distance | 15,201 km | [1]
| Miles | 9,445 miles | [1]
| Estimated nonstop flight time | 16.87 hours | [1]
Important note
The exact distance changes depending on which part of Australia and which UK city you mean. For example, London-to-Sydney estimates are a bit higher, around 16,993 km , because city-to-city measurements differ from country- center estimates.