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How far is Wanxian from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Wanxian (Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport) is 5257 miles / 8461 kilometers / 4569 nautical miles.

Sydney Airport – Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Wanxian

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5257.370 miles
  • 8460.917 kilometers
  • 4568.530 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
  • 5272.624 miles
  • 8485.466 kilometers
  • 4581.785 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 Wanxian?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport is 10 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport (WXN)

On average, flying from Sydney to Wanxian generates about 617 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 617 kilograms equals 1 361 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sydney to Wanxian

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport (WXN).

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 Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport
City: Wanxian
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WXN
ICAO Code: ZUWX
Coordinates: 30°50′9″N, 108°24′21″E