Distance from Hamburg to Sydney
The sea distance from Hamburg, Germany to Sydney, Australia is 11,926 nautical miles (22,087 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Hamburg to Sydney
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 49.7 days |
| 12 knots | 41.4 days |
| 14 knots | 35.5 days |
| 16 knots | 31.1 days |
| 18 knots | 27.6 days |
| 20 knots | 24.8 days |
At sea only: add the canal transit, any waiting time and the days in port for the voyage time.
Round the Cape of Good Hope
Avoiding the Suez Canal, the route round the Cape of Good Hope is 12,712 NM: 786 NM more, about 2.3 extra days at 14 knots.
More on the Suez Canal and the route round the Cape
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Hamburg to Sydney by sea.
How far is Hamburg from Sydney by sea?
The sea distance from Hamburg to Sydney is 11,926 nautical miles (22,087 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Hamburg to Sydney?
About 35.5 days at sea at 14 knots, 27.6 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.
How far is it round the Cape of Good Hope instead of through Suez?
12,712 nautical miles, 786 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 2.3 extra days at 14 knots.
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