How far is Sydney from Oakland, CA?
The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 3173 miles / 5106 kilometers / 2757 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Sydney (YQY) is 3897 miles / 6272 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 30 minutes.
Oakland International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
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Distance from Oakland to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3172.987 miles
- 5106.427 kilometers
- 2757.250 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- 3165.129 miles
- 5093.782 kilometers
- 2750.422 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 Oakland to Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 6 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Oakland and Sydney?
The time difference between Oakland and Sydney is 4 hours. Sydney is 4 hours ahead of Oakland.
Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)
On average, flying from Oakland to Sydney generates about 355 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 355 kilograms equals 783 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
Airport information
| Origin | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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 |