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How far is Sydney from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 7757 miles / 12484 kilometers / 6741 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Sydney Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7756.940 miles
  • 12483.585 kilometers
  • 6740.597 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
  • 7767.742 miles
  • 12500.969 kilometers
  • 6749.983 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 Vancouver to Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Sydney Airport is 15 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Sydney Airport (SYD)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Sydney generates about 963 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 963 kilograms equals 2 123 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Sydney Airport (SYD).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
Destination Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E

Airlines flying from Vancouver (YVR) to Sydney (SYD)

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