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How far is Sydney from Gander?

The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 320 miles / 515 kilometers / 278 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gander (YQX) to Sydney (YQY) is 493 miles / 793 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 15 minutes.

Gander International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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Distance from Gander to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 319.953 miles
  • 514.914 kilometers
  • 278.031 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
  • 319.364 miles
  • 513.967 kilometers
  • 277.520 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 Gander to Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)

On average, flying from Gander to Sydney generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gander to Sydney

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

Airport information

Origin Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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