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How far is Sydney from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 1396 miles / 2247 kilometers / 1213 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Sydney (YQY) is 1740 miles / 2800 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 21 minutes.

Indianapolis International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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Distance from Indianapolis to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1395.925 miles
  • 2246.524 kilometers
  • 1213.026 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
  • 1392.713 miles
  • 2241.354 kilometers
  • 1210.235 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 Indianapolis to Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Sydney generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Sydney

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

Airport information

Origin Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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