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How far is Sydney from Akureyri?

The distance between Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 2051 miles / 3301 kilometers / 1782 nautical miles.

Akureyri Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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Distance from Akureyri to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2050.884 miles
  • 3300.578 kilometers
  • 1782.169 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
  • 2045.855 miles
  • 3292.485 kilometers
  • 1777.800 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 Akureyri to Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Akureyri Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)

On average, flying from Akureyri to Sydney generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 492 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akureyri to Sydney

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

Airport information

Origin Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″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