How far is Sydney from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 9869 miles / 15882 kilometers / 8576 nautical miles.
Philadelphia International Airport – Sydney Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9868.517 miles
- 15881.838 kilometers
- 8575.506 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- 9868.964 miles
- 15882.558 kilometers
- 8575.895 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 Philadelphia to Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Sydney Airport is 19 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Sydney?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Sydney Airport (SYD)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Sydney generates about 1 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 281 kilograms equals 2 824 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Sydney Airport (SYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
| Destination | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |