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How far is Vancouver from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 2861 miles / 4604 kilometers / 2486 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Vancouver (CXH) is 3789 miles / 6097 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 36 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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Distance from Sydney to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2860.990 miles
  • 4604.316 kilometers
  • 2486.132 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
  • 2852.616 miles
  • 4590.840 kilometers
  • 2478.855 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 Sydney to Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 5 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from Sydney to Vancouver generates about 318 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 318 kilograms equals 700 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W