How far is Sydney from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 756 miles / 1217 kilometers / 657 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Sydney (YQY) is 963 miles / 1550 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 10 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 756.390 miles
- 1217.291 kilometers
- 657.285 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- 754.261 miles
- 1213.865 kilometers
- 655.435 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 Ottawa to Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Sydney?
The time difference between Ottawa and Sydney is 1 hour. Sydney is 1 hour ahead of Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Sydney generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 288 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |
| Destination | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YQY |
| ICAO Code: | CYQY |
| Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W |