How far is Sydney from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 1069 miles / 1721 kilometers / 929 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Sydney (YQY) is 1339 miles / 2155 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 31 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1069.494 miles
- 1721.184 kilometers
- 929.365 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- 1067.957 miles
- 1718.710 kilometers
- 928.029 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 Richmond to Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Sydney?
The time difference between Richmond and Sydney is 1 hour. Sydney is 1 hour ahead of Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)
On average, flying from Richmond to Sydney generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |