How far is Sydney from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 3121 miles / 5023 kilometers / 2712 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Sydney (YQY) is 3814 miles / 6138 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 59 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3121.173 miles
- 5023.041 kilometers
- 2712.225 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- 3114.612 miles
- 5012.482 kilometers
- 2706.524 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 San Diego to Sydney?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 6 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Sydney?
The time difference between San Diego and Sydney is 4 hours. Sydney is 4 hours ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)
On average, flying from San Diego to Sydney generates about 349 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 349 kilograms equals 769 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |