Sydney to Philadelphia by train
Philadelphia lies 1,395 km (867 mi) south-west of Sydney, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 52 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 1,702 km (1,057 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Sydney | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 105,968 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Glace_Bay) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Sydney station | Suburban Station, 30th Street Station, North Philadelphia station |
Clocks in Philadelphia are 1 h behind Sydney right now, so a 18 h 52 min journey lands only 17 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Philadelphia
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 trains from Sydney to Philadelphia
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Staying in Philadelphia
Our booking partner lists 762 places to stay in Philadelphia. Of the 537 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (211), and 7 are five-star. Across 163 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 137,482 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Philadelphia from Sydney?
1,395 km (867 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sydney; by road roughly 1,702 km (1,057 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Philadelphia by train?
About 18 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sydney and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 1 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against America/Glace_Bay).
What currency do I need in Philadelphia?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Philadelphia?
Our booking partner lists 762 places to stay in Philadelphia, 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.