How far is Ayers Rock from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Ayers Rock (Ayers Rock Airport) is 1354 miles / 2180 kilometers / 1177 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sydney (SYD) to Ayers Rock (AYQ) is 1745 miles / 2809 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 50 minutes.
Sydney Airport – Ayers Rock Airport
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Distance from Sydney to Ayers Rock
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Ayers Rock. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1354.301 miles
- 2179.536 kilometers
- 1176.855 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- 1353.052 miles
- 2177.526 kilometers
- 1175.770 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 Sydney to Ayers Rock?
The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Ayers Rock Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Ayers Rock?
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)
On average, flying from Sydney to Ayers Rock generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Ayers Rock
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |
| Destination | Ayers Rock Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ayers Rock |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | AYQ |
| ICAO Code: | YAYE |
| Coordinates: | 25°11′9″S, 130°58′33″E |
Airlines flying from Sydney (SYD) to Ayers Rock (AYQ)
| Jetstar Airways |
| Virgin Australia |