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How far is Sydney from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 3390 miles / 5456 kilometers / 2946 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barrow (BRW) to Sydney (YQY) is 5444 miles / 8762 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 118 hours 22 minutes.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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Distance from Barrow to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3389.905 miles
  • 5455.523 kilometers
  • 2945.747 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
  • 3379.801 miles
  • 5439.262 kilometers
  • 2936.966 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 Barrow to Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 6 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)

On average, flying from Barrow to Sydney generates about 381 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 381 kilograms equals 840 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Barrow to Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″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