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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1740 miles / 2801 kilometers / 1512 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 2160 miles / 3476 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 33 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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1740
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Distance from Sydney to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1740.193 miles
  • 2800.569 kilometers
  • 1512.186 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
  • 1735.156 miles
  • 2792.464 kilometers
  • 1507.810 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Sydney to Grand Forks generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 431 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 Grand Forks

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

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 Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W