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How far is Nauru Island from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Nauru Island (Nauru International Airport) is 2514 miles / 4046 kilometers / 2184 nautical miles.

Sydney Airport – Nauru International Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Nauru Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2513.801 miles
  • 4045.571 kilometers
  • 2184.434 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
  • 2522.634 miles
  • 4059.786 kilometers
  • 2192.109 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 Nauru Island?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Nauru International Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Nauru International Airport (INU)

On average, flying from Sydney to Nauru Island generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 610 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sydney to Nauru Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Nauru International Airport (INU).

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 Nauru International Airport
City: Nauru Island
Country: Nauru Flag of Nauru
IATA Code: INU
ICAO Code: ANYN
Coordinates: 0°32′50″S, 166°55′8″E