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How far is Sydney from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 1740 miles / 2801 kilometers / 1512 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Sydney (YQY) is 2142 miles / 3447 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 16 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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Distance from Grand Forks to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1740.193 miles
  • 2800.569 kilometers
  • 1512.186 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
  • 1735.156 miles
  • 2792.464 kilometers
  • 1507.810 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 Grand Forks to Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Sydney generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).

Airport information

Origin Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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