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How far is Sydney from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 1601 miles / 2577 kilometers / 1391 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Sydney (YQY) is 1996 miles / 3212 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 37 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1601.165 miles
  • 2576.826 kilometers
  • 1391.375 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
  • 1596.665 miles
  • 2569.583 kilometers
  • 1387.464 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 Minneapolis to Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Sydney generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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