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How far is Fort Chipewyan from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 2259 miles / 3635 kilometers / 1963 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) is 3465 miles / 5576 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 41 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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2259
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Distance from Sydney to Fort Chipewyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2258.991 miles
  • 3635.493 kilometers
  • 1963.009 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
  • 2252.598 miles
  • 3625.205 kilometers
  • 1957.454 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 Fort Chipewyan?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)

On average, flying from Sydney to Fort Chipewyan generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 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 Fort Chipewyan

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

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 Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W