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How far is Arctic Bay from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Arctic Bay (Arctic Bay Airport) is 2019 miles / 3249 kilometers / 1754 nautical miles.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Arctic Bay Airport

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3249
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1754
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Distance from Sydney to Arctic Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2018.793 miles
  • 3248.933 kilometers
  • 1754.283 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
  • 2014.643 miles
  • 3242.253 kilometers
  • 1750.677 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 Arctic Bay?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Arctic Bay Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Arctic Bay Airport (YAB)

On average, flying from Sydney to Arctic Bay generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sydney to Arctic Bay

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

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 Arctic Bay Airport
City: Arctic Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAB
ICAO Code: CYAB
Coordinates: 73°0′20″N, 85°2′33″W