Manhattan to Sydney by train
Sydney lies 1,259 km (782 mi) north-east of Manhattan, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 2 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 1,536 km (955 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Manhattan | Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 1.5 million | 105,968 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-3 (America/Glace_Bay) |
| Stations on record | Harlem–125th Street station, Hudson Terminal, Marble Hill | Sydney station |
Clocks in Sydney are 1 h ahead of Manhattan right now, so a 17 h 2 min journey lands 18 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sydney
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Manhattan to Sydney
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Staying in Sydney
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Common questions
How far is Sydney from Manhattan?
1,259 km (782 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Manhattan; by road roughly 1,536 km (955 mi).
How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Sydney by train?
About 17 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manhattan and Sydney?
Sydney is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Glace_Bay against America/New_York).
What currency do I need in Sydney?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.