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How far is Sydney from Gillam?

The distance between Gillam (Gillam Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 1638 miles / 2635 kilometers / 1423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gillam (YGX) to Sydney (YQY) is 2942 miles / 4735 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 53 minutes.

Gillam Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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Distance from Gillam to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1637.527 miles
  • 2635.344 kilometers
  • 1422.972 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
  • 1633.181 miles
  • 2628.350 kilometers
  • 1419.196 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 Gillam to Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Gillam Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)

On average, flying from Gillam to Sydney generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gillam to Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).

Airport information

Origin Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W
Destination Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W