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How far is Sydney from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 1392 miles / 2241 kilometers / 1210 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Sydney (YQY) is 1716 miles / 2762 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 25 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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1392
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2241
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1210
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Distance from Columbia to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1392.391 miles
  • 2240.837 kilometers
  • 1209.955 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
  • 1390.925 miles
  • 2238.476 kilometers
  • 1208.681 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 Columbia to Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)

On average, flying from Columbia to Sydney generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Sydney

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

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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