How far is Sydney from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 2198 miles / 3538 kilometers / 1910 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Sydney (YQY) is 2606 miles / 4194 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 51 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
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Distance from Houston to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2198.191 miles
- 3537.646 kilometers
- 1910.176 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- 2195.312 miles
- 3533.013 kilometers
- 1907.674 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 Houston to Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Sydney?
The time difference between Houston and Sydney is 2 hours. Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)
On average, flying from Houston to Sydney generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |