Sydney to Manhattan by bus
Manhattan lies 1,259 km (782 mi) south-west of Sydney, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 22 h 50 min including stops, over roughly 1,536 km (955 mi) of road.
| Sydney | Manhattan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 105,968 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Glace_Bay) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
Clocks in Manhattan are 1 h behind Sydney right now, so a 22 h 50 min journey lands only 21 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Manhattan
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Sydney to Manhattan
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Staying in Manhattan
Our booking partner lists 33 places to stay in Manhattan. Of the 26 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (19). Across 13 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 4,764 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Manhattan from Sydney?
1,259 km (782 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sydney; by road roughly 1,536 km (955 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Manhattan by bus?
About 22 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sydney and Manhattan?
Manhattan is 1 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against America/Glace_Bay).
What currency do I need in Manhattan?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Manhattan?
Our booking partner lists 33 places to stay in Manhattan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.