How far is Sydney from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 3354 miles / 5397 kilometers / 2914 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Sydney (YQY) is 4903 miles / 7890 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 99 hours 1 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3353.838 miles
- 5397.480 kilometers
- 2914.406 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- 3343.734 miles
- 5381.219 kilometers
- 2905.626 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 Fairbanks to Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 6 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Sydney?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Sydney is 5 hours. Sydney is 5 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Sydney generates about 377 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 377 kilograms equals 831 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQY |
| ICAO Code: | CYQY |
| Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W |