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How far is Groote Eylandt from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Groote Eylandt (Groote Eylandt Airport) is 1656 miles / 2664 kilometers / 1439 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (SYD) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) is 2502 miles / 4027 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 17 minutes.

Sydney Airport – Groote Eylandt Airport

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1656
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2664
Kilometers
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1439
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 38 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
190 kg

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Distance from Sydney to Groote Eylandt

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Groote Eylandt. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1655.556 miles
  • 2664.359 kilometers
  • 1438.639 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
  • 1659.126 miles
  • 2670.104 kilometers
  • 1441.741 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 Sydney to Groote Eylandt?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Groote Eylandt Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE)

On average, flying from Sydney to Groote Eylandt generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Groote Eylandt

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE).

Airport information

Origin Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E
Destination Groote Eylandt Airport
City: Groote Eylandt
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GTE
ICAO Code: YGTE
Coordinates: 13°58′30″S, 136°27′36″E