How far is Sydney from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 2867 miles / 4613 kilometers / 2491 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Sydney (YQY) is 3763 miles / 6056 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 59 minutes.
Vancouver International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy 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)- 2866.536 miles
- 4613.243 kilometers
- 2490.952 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- 2858.151 miles
- 4599.748 kilometers
- 2483.665 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/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 5 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Sydney?
The time difference between Vancouver and Sydney is 4 hours. Sydney is 4 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)
On average, flying from Vancouver to Sydney generates about 318 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 318 kilograms equals 702 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W |
| Destination | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YQY |
| ICAO Code: | CYQY |
| Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W |