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How far is Calgary from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 2439 miles / 3925 kilometers / 2119 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Calgary (YYC) is 3057 miles / 4919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 4 minutes.

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

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Distance from Sydney to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2438.879 miles
  • 3924.995 kilometers
  • 2119.328 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
  • 2431.709 miles
  • 3913.456 kilometers
  • 2113.097 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Calgary International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Sydney to Calgary generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 591 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W