How far is Detroit, MI, from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1185 miles / 1907 kilometers / 1030 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Detroit (DTW) is 1445 miles / 2326 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 52 minutes.
Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Sydney to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1184.856 miles
- 1906.841 kilometers
- 1029.612 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- 1181.825 miles
- 1901.962 kilometers
- 1026.978 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Detroit?
The time difference between Sydney and Detroit is 1 hour. Detroit is 1 hour behind Sydney.
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Sydney to Detroit generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |