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How far is Sydney from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 3073 miles / 4945 kilometers / 2670 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3072.774 miles
  • 4945.150 kilometers
  • 2670.167 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
  • 3063.737 miles
  • 4930.607 kilometers
  • 2662.315 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 Frankfurt to Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 6 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Sydney generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 756 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Sydney

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

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E
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