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How far is Timaru from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Timaru (Richard Pearse Airport) is 1287 miles / 2071 kilometers / 1118 nautical miles.

Sydney Airport – Richard Pearse Airport

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2071
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1118
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Distance from Sydney to Timaru

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1287.111 miles
  • 2071.405 kilometers
  • 1118.469 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
  • 1285.568 miles
  • 2068.920 kilometers
  • 1117.128 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 Timaru?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Richard Pearse Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Richard Pearse Airport (TIU)

On average, flying from Sydney to Timaru generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sydney to Timaru

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Richard Pearse Airport (TIU).

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 Richard Pearse Airport
City: Timaru
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: TIU
ICAO Code: NZTU
Coordinates: 44°18′10″S, 171°13′30″E