How far is Sydney from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 788 miles / 1268 kilometers / 685 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Sydney (YQY) is 1003 miles / 1614 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 47 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
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Distance from New York to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 787.771 miles
- 1267.795 kilometers
- 684.554 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- 786.303 miles
- 1265.432 kilometers
- 683.278 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 New York to Sydney?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Sydney?
The time difference between New York and Sydney is 1 hour. Sydney is 1 hour ahead of New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)
On average, flying from New York to Sydney generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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 |