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How far is Gander from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 320 miles / 515 kilometers / 278 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Gander (YQX) is 492 miles / 792 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 11 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Gander International Airport

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320
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Distance from Sydney to Gander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 319.953 miles
  • 514.914 kilometers
  • 278.031 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
  • 319.364 miles
  • 513.967 kilometers
  • 277.520 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 Gander?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Gander International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Gander International Airport (YQX)

On average, flying from Sydney to Gander generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 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 Gander

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

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 Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W