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How far is Cape Dorset from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Cape Dorset (Cape Dorset Airport) is 1400 miles / 2253 kilometers / 1217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Cape Dorset (YTE) is 2017 miles / 3246 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 14 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Cape Dorset Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Cape Dorset

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1399.943 miles
  • 2252.989 kilometers
  • 1216.517 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
  • 1397.706 miles
  • 2249.390 kilometers
  • 1214.573 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 Cape Dorset?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Cape Dorset Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Cape Dorset Airport (YTE)

On average, flying from Sydney to Cape Dorset generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 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 Cape Dorset

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

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 Cape Dorset Airport
City: Cape Dorset
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTE
ICAO Code: CYTE
Coordinates: 64°13′48″N, 76°31′36″W