How far is Sydney from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 2861 miles / 4604 kilometers / 2486 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vancouver (CXH) to Sydney (YQY) is 3770 miles / 6068 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 21 minutes.
Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
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Distance from Vancouver to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2860.990 miles
- 4604.316 kilometers
- 2486.132 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- 2852.616 miles
- 4590.840 kilometers
- 2478.855 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 Vancouver to Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 5 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Sydney?
The time difference between Vancouver and Sydney is 4 hours. Sydney is 4 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)
On average, flying from Vancouver to Sydney generates about 318 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 318 kilograms equals 700 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | CXH |
| ICAO Code: | CYHC |
| Coordinates: | 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W |
| Destination | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YQY |
| ICAO Code: | CYQY |
| Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W |