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How far is Sydney from Fort McMurray?

The distance between Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 2268 miles / 3650 kilometers / 1971 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort McMurray (YMM) to Sydney (YQY) is 3273 miles / 5268 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 33 minutes.

Fort McMurray International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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Distance from Fort McMurray to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2267.818 miles
  • 3649.700 kilometers
  • 1970.680 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
  • 2261.287 miles
  • 3639.189 kilometers
  • 1965.005 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 Fort McMurray to Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Fort McMurray International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)

On average, flying from Fort McMurray to Sydney generates about 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 248 kilograms equals 547 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort McMurray to Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).

Airport information

Origin Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″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