Distance between San Francisco, CA (SFO) and Sydney (SYD)
Distance from San Francisco to Sydney (Sydney Airport – San Francisco International Airport) is 7417 miles / 11937 kilometers / 6445 nautical miles.
Calculations with different methods
- 7417.063 miles
- 11936.605 kilometers
- 6445.251 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- 7425.236 miles
- 11949.759 kilometers
- 6452.354 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sydney Airport (SYD) is 14 hours 32 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between San Francisco and Sydney is 18 hours. Sydney is 18 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Time Difference
San Francisco, CA
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 968 kg (2 133 pounds).
Airport information
| A | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
| B | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |
Map
San Francisco to Sydney flight map.
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San Francisco (SFO) → Sydney (SYD).
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