How far is Sydney from Perth?
The distance between Perth (Perth Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 2041 miles / 3284 kilometers / 1773 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Perth (PER) to Sydney (SYD) is 2432 miles / 3914 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 0 minutes.
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Distance from Perth to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Perth to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2040.605 miles
- 3284.035 kilometers
- 1773.237 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- 2036.352 miles
- 3277.190 kilometers
- 1769.541 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 Perth to Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Perth Airport to Sydney Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Perth and Sydney?
The time difference between Perth and Sydney is 3 hours. Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Perth.
Flight carbon footprint between Perth Airport (PER) and Sydney Airport (SYD)
On average, flying from Perth to Sydney generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Perth to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Perth Airport (PER) and Sydney Airport (SYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Perth Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Perth |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | PER |
| ICAO Code: | YPPH |
| Coordinates: | 31°56′25″S, 115°58′1″E |
| Destination | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |
Airlines flying from Perth (PER) to Sydney (SYD)
| American Airlines |
| Jetstar Airways |
| Qantas |
| Tigerair Australia |
| Virgin Australia |