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How far is Sydney from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 1480 miles / 2382 kilometers / 1286 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Sydney (YQY) is 1857 miles / 2988 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 34 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1480.328 miles
  • 2382.357 kilometers
  • 1286.370 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
  • 1476.798 miles
  • 2376.677 kilometers
  • 1283.303 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 Champaign to Sydney?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)

On average, flying from Champaign to Sydney generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Champaign to Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).

Airport information

Origin University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″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