How far is Sydney from Elcho Island?
The distance between Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 1802 miles / 2899 kilometers / 1566 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Elcho Island (ELC) to Sydney (SYD) is 2719 miles / 4376 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 50 minutes.
Elcho Island Airport – Sydney Airport
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Distance from Elcho Island to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Elcho Island to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1801.666 miles
- 2899.500 kilometers
- 1565.605 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- 1805.830 miles
- 2906.202 kilometers
- 1569.224 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 Elcho Island to Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Elcho Island Airport to Sydney Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Elcho Island and Sydney?
Flight carbon footprint between Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and Sydney Airport (SYD)
On average, flying from Elcho Island to Sydney generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Elcho Island to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and Sydney Airport (SYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Elcho Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elcho Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | ELC |
| ICAO Code: | YELD |
| Coordinates: | 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E |
| Destination | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |