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How far is Sydney from Cooktown?

The distance between Cooktown (Cooktown Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 1327 miles / 2136 kilometers / 1153 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cooktown (CTN) to Sydney (SYD) is 1703 miles / 2741 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 36 minutes.

Cooktown Airport – Sydney Airport

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1327
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2136
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1153
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Distance from Cooktown to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1327.309 miles
  • 2136.097 kilometers
  • 1153.400 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
  • 1331.767 miles
  • 2143.271 kilometers
  • 1157.274 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 Cooktown to Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Cooktown Airport to Sydney Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cooktown Airport (CTN) and Sydney Airport (SYD)

On average, flying from Cooktown to Sydney generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cooktown to Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cooktown Airport (CTN) and Sydney Airport (SYD).

Airport information

Origin Cooktown Airport
City: Cooktown
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CTN
ICAO Code: YCKN
Coordinates: 15°26′40″S, 145°11′2″E
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