How far is Alotau from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Alotau (Gurney Airport) is 1627 miles / 2619 kilometers / 1414 nautical miles.
Sydney Airport – Gurney Airport
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Distance from Sydney to Alotau
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Alotau. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1627.239 miles
- 2618.787 kilometers
- 1414.032 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- 1633.867 miles
- 2629.455 kilometers
- 1419.792 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 Alotau?
The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Gurney Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Alotau?
The time difference between Sydney and Alotau is 1 hour. Alotau is 1 hour behind Sydney.
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Gurney Airport (GUR)
On average, flying from Sydney to Alotau generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sydney to Alotau
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Gurney Airport (GUR).
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 | Gurney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alotau |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | GUR |
| ICAO Code: | AYGN |
| Coordinates: | 10°18′41″S, 150°20′2″E |