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How far is Iqaluit from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) is 1261 miles / 2029 kilometers / 1096 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Iqaluit (YFB) is 1959 miles / 3153 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 27 minutes.

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

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Distance from Sydney to Iqaluit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1260.691 miles
  • 2028.885 kilometers
  • 1095.510 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
  • 1259.090 miles
  • 2026.308 kilometers
  • 1094.119 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 Iqaluit?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Iqaluit Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Sydney to Iqaluit generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 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 Iqaluit

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

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 Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″W