How far is Sydney from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 3109 miles / 5004 kilometers / 2702 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Sydney (YQY) is 3815 miles / 6140 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 56 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3109.128 miles
- 5003.656 kilometers
- 2701.758 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- 3101.259 miles
- 4990.993 kilometers
- 2694.921 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 Sacramento to Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 6 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Sydney?
The time difference between Sacramento and Sydney is 4 hours. Sydney is 4 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Sydney generates about 347 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 347 kilograms equals 766 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |