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How far is Sydney from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 2834 miles / 4561 kilometers / 2463 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Sydney (YQY) is 3844 miles / 6187 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 8 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2833.952 miles
  • 4560.803 kilometers
  • 2462.637 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
  • 2825.619 miles
  • 4547.393 kilometers
  • 2455.396 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 Whistler to Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)

On average, flying from Whistler to Sydney generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 693 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whistler to Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).

Airport information

Origin Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″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