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How far is Sydney from Winnipeg?

The distance between Winnipeg (Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 1725 miles / 2775 kilometers / 1499 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Winnipeg (YWG) to Sydney (YQY) is 2284 miles / 3676 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 2 minutes.

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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Distance from Winnipeg to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1724.515 miles
  • 2775.339 kilometers
  • 1498.563 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
  • 1719.518 miles
  • 2767.296 kilometers
  • 1494.220 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 Winnipeg to Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)

On average, flying from Winnipeg to Sydney generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Winnipeg to Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).

Airport information

Origin Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
City: Winnipeg
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWG
ICAO Code: CYWG
Coordinates: 49°54′35″N, 97°14′23″W
Destination 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