Is the USA nearer to Australia than the UK?

Question

Ive noticed on the world map that the two countries share the same ocean.Western Australia and western USA.

Given that the world is spherical, does this mean that aircraft could take a short cut .e g fly out of the states and turn right?

Answer 1

No, the USA is nearer to the UK.  As a point of reference, Sydney is 7,497 miles from Los Angeles, while London is 3,470 miles from New York City.  

Since Hawaii is a part of the US, if you were to fly from Honolulu to Darwin, Australia (one of the northern most cities), that flight would be roughly 5,360 miles.

Answer 2

This question need 2 depend on which city you need 2 ask. For example, if you at New York City, then you are nearer to UK. But, if you at Los Angeles, then you are nearer to Australia.

Answer 3

No cuz the plane travels the way to london instead of the other direction..

They follow the sun