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How far is Wemindji from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) is 963 miles / 1551 kilometers / 837 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Wemindji (YNC) is 1696 miles / 2729 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 46 minutes.

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

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Distance from Sydney to Wemindji

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 963.455 miles
  • 1550.530 kilometers
  • 837.219 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
  • 961.171 miles
  • 1546.854 kilometers
  • 835.234 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 Wemindji?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Wemindji Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Sydney to Wemindji generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 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 Wemindji

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

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 Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″W