How far is Sydney from Darwin?
The distance between Darwin (Darwin International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 1957 miles / 3150 kilometers / 1701 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Darwin (DRW) to Sydney (SYD) is 2473 miles / 3980 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 55 minutes.
Darwin International Airport – Sydney Airport
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Distance from Darwin to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Darwin to Sydney. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from Darwin to Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Darwin International Airport to Sydney Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Darwin and Sydney?
The time difference between Darwin and Sydney is 30 minutes. Sydney is 30 minutes ahead of Darwin.
Flight carbon footprint between Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Sydney Airport (SYD)
On average, flying from Darwin to Sydney generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Darwin to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Sydney Airport (SYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Darwin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Darwin |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | DRW |
| ICAO Code: | YPDN |
| Coordinates: | 12°24′52″S, 130°52′37″E |
| Destination | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |
Airlines flying from Darwin (DRW) to Sydney (SYD)
| American Airlines |
| Jetstar Airways |
| Qantas |
| Virgin Australia |