How far is Perth from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Perth (Perth Airport) is 2041 miles / 3284 kilometers / 1773 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sydney (SYD) to Perth (PER) is 2432 miles / 3914 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 58 minutes.
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Distance from Sydney to Perth
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Perth. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2040.605 miles
- 3284.035 kilometers
- 1773.237 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- 2036.352 miles
- 3277.190 kilometers
- 1769.541 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 Perth?
The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Perth Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Perth?
The time difference between Sydney and Perth is 3 hours. Perth is 3 hours behind Sydney.
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Perth Airport (PER)
On average, flying from Sydney to Perth generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 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 Perth
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Perth Airport (PER).
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 | Perth Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Perth |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | PER |
| ICAO Code: | YPPH |
| Coordinates: | 31°56′25″S, 115°58′1″E |
Airlines flying from Sydney (SYD) to Perth (PER)
| American Airlines |
| Jetstar Airways |
| Qantas |
| Tigerair Australia |
| Virgin Australia |