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How far is Sydney from Bora Bora?

The distance between Bora Bora (Bora Bora Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 3722 miles / 5989 kilometers / 3234 nautical miles.

Bora Bora Airport – Sydney Airport

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Distance from Bora Bora to Sydney

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bora Bora to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3721.686 miles
  • 5989.474 kilometers
  • 3234.057 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3717.399 miles
  • 5982.573 kilometers
  • 3230.331 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Bora Bora to Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Bora Bora Airport to Sydney Airport is 7 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bora Bora Airport (BOB) and Sydney Airport (SYD)

On average, flying from Bora Bora to Sydney generates about 422 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 422 kilograms equals 930 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bora Bora to Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bora Bora Airport (BOB) and Sydney Airport (SYD).

Airport information

Origin Bora Bora Airport
City: Bora Bora
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: BOB
ICAO Code: NTTB
Coordinates: 16°26′39″S, 151°45′3″W
Destination Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E