Distance between Darwin (DRW) and Sydney (SYD)
Distance from Darwin to Sydney (Darwin International Airport – Sydney Airport) is 1957 miles / 3150 kilometers / 1701 nautical miles.
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How far is Sydney from Darwin?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Darwin and Sydney. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1957.109 miles
- 3149.661 kilometers
- 1700.681 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1960.190 miles
- 3154.620 kilometers
- 1703.359 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney Airport (SYD) is 4 hours 12 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Darwin and Sydney is 30 minutes. Sydney is 30 minutes ahead of Darwin.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 216 kg (476 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Darwin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Darwin |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | DRW |
| ICAO Code: | YPDN |
| Coordinates: | 12°24′52″S, 130°52′37″E |
| B | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |
Darwin to Sydney flight path
Shortest flight path between Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Sydney Airport (SYD).
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