How far is Sydney from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 1406 miles / 2263 kilometers / 1222 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Sydney (YQY) is 1781 miles / 2866 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 2 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1406.337 miles
- 2263.279 kilometers
- 1222.073 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- 1402.725 miles
- 2257.467 kilometers
- 1218.934 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 Chicago to Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Sydney?
The time difference between Chicago and Sydney is 2 hours. Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)
On average, flying from Chicago to Sydney generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |