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How far is Sydney from Calgary?

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

The driving distance from Calgary (YYC) to Sydney (YQY) is 3037 miles / 4887 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 43 minutes.

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

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Distance from Calgary to Sydney

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Calgary to Sydney. 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 Calgary to Sydney?

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

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

On average, flying from Calgary to Sydney 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 Calgary to Sydney

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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