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How far is Perth from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Perth (Perth Airport) is 2041 miles / 3284 kilometers / 1773 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (SYD) to Perth (PER) is 2432 miles / 3914 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 58 minutes.

Sydney Airport – Perth Airport

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2041
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1773
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Distance from Sydney to Perth

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2040.605 miles
  • 3284.035 kilometers
  • 1773.237 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
  • 2036.352 miles
  • 3277.190 kilometers
  • 1769.541 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 Perth?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Perth Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Perth Airport (PER)

On average, flying from Sydney to Perth generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 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 Perth

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Perth Airport (PER).

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 Perth Airport
City: Perth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PER
ICAO Code: YPPH
Coordinates: 31°56′25″S, 115°58′1″E

Airlines flying from Sydney (SYD) to Perth (PER)

American Airlines
Jetstar Airways
Qantas
Tigerair Australia
Virgin Australia