London, Ontario, Canada to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is London, Ontario, Canada from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada?

The distance from London, Ontario, Canada to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is 1055.6 miles (1698.8 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada is located ENE of London, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1286.6 miles, taking about 26h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in Canada — London, Ontario, Canada in Ontario and Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada in Nova Scotia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for London, Ontario, Canada and Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.