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How far is Deadhorse, AK, from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Deadhorse (Deadhorse Airport) is 3240 miles / 5214 kilometers / 2816 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Deadhorse (SCC) is 5408 miles / 8704 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 116 hours 31 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Deadhorse Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Deadhorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3240.061 miles
  • 5214.373 kilometers
  • 2815.536 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
  • 3230.508 miles
  • 5198.999 kilometers
  • 2807.235 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 Deadhorse?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Deadhorse Airport is 6 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC)

On average, flying from Sydney to Deadhorse generates about 363 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 363 kilograms equals 800 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 Deadhorse

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

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 Deadhorse Airport
City: Deadhorse, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCC
ICAO Code: PASC
Coordinates: 70°11′40″N, 148°27′53″W