How far is Sydney from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 3172 miles / 5105 kilometers / 2757 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Sydney (YQY) is 3922 miles / 6312 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 0 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3172.192 miles
- 5105.148 kilometers
- 2756.560 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- 3164.407 miles
- 5092.620 kilometers
- 2749.795 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 Jose to Sydney?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 6 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Sydney?
The time difference between San Jose and Sydney is 4 hours. Sydney is 4 hours ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)
On average, flying from San Jose to Sydney generates about 355 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 355 kilograms equals 782 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 Jose to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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 |