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How far is Saibai Island from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) is 1776 miles / 2858 kilometers / 1543 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (SYD) to Saibai Island (SBR) is 2134 miles / 3434 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 52 minutes.

Sydney Airport – Saibai Island Airport

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1776
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2858
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1543
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Distance from Sydney to Saibai Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Saibai Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1775.768 miles
  • 2857.822 kilometers
  • 1543.101 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
  • 1782.146 miles
  • 2868.086 kilometers
  • 1548.643 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 Saibai Island?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Saibai Island Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR)

On average, flying from Sydney to Saibai Island generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 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 Saibai Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR).

Airport information

Origin Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E
Destination Saibai Island Airport
City: Saibai Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SBR
ICAO Code: YSII
Coordinates: 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E