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How far is Karratha from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Karratha (Karratha Airport) is 2289 miles / 3684 kilometers / 1989 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (SYD) to Karratha (KTA) is 3098 miles / 4986 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 33 minutes.

Sydney Airport – Karratha Airport

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2289
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1989
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Distance from Sydney to Karratha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2289.308 miles
  • 3684.285 kilometers
  • 1989.355 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
  • 2287.053 miles
  • 3680.656 kilometers
  • 1987.395 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 Karratha?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Karratha Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Karratha Airport (KTA)

On average, flying from Sydney to Karratha generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 553 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 Karratha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Karratha Airport (KTA).

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 Karratha Airport
City: Karratha
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KTA
ICAO Code: YPKA
Coordinates: 20°42′43″S, 116°46′22″E

Airlines flying from Sydney (SYD) to Karratha (KTA)

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