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How far is Port Hedland from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Port Hedland (Port Hedland International Airport) is 2199 miles / 3539 kilometers / 1911 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (SYD) to Port Hedland (PHE) is 2990 miles / 4812 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 39 minutes.

Sydney Airport – Port Hedland International Airport

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2199
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3539
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1911
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Distance from Sydney to Port Hedland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2198.757 miles
  • 3538.556 kilometers
  • 1910.667 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
  • 2196.871 miles
  • 3535.521 kilometers
  • 1909.028 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 Port Hedland?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Port Hedland International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)

On average, flying from Sydney to Port Hedland generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 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 Port Hedland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Port Hedland International Airport (PHE).

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 Port Hedland International Airport
City: Port Hedland
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PHE
ICAO Code: YPPD
Coordinates: 20°22′40″S, 118°37′33″E