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How far is Sydney from Yam Island?

The distance between Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 1738 miles / 2798 kilometers / 1511 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yam Island (XMY) to Sydney (SYD) is 2133 miles / 3433 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 51 minutes.

Yam Island Airport – Sydney Airport

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1738
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2798
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1511
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Distance from Yam Island to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1738.395 miles
  • 2797.675 kilometers
  • 1510.624 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
  • 1744.592 miles
  • 2807.648 kilometers
  • 1516.009 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 Yam Island to Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Yam Island Airport to Sydney Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Yam Island and Sydney?

There is no time difference between Yam Island and Sydney.

Flight carbon footprint between Yam Island Airport (XMY) and Sydney Airport (SYD)

On average, flying from Yam Island to Sydney generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yam Island to Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yam Island Airport (XMY) and Sydney Airport (SYD).

Airport information

Origin Yam Island Airport
City: Yam Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XMY
ICAO Code: YYMI
Coordinates: 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E
Destination Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E