Network latency -- how long does it take for a packet to travel halfway around the world?

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Published on 2010-05-20T16:12:15Z Indexed on 2010/05/20 16:20 UTC
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If I'm hosting an app in NY, what kind of delay can I expect for a user to get a single packet if they're in Australia, i.e. roughly the maximum distance from NY?

I'm looking for the maximum latency I'm likely to encounter on a regular basis -- if Australia's not the right destination point to consider, feel free to substitute another point.

Thanks!

Michael

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