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How far is Ko Samui from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Ko Samui (Samui Airport) is 4492 miles / 7230 kilometers / 3904 nautical miles.

Sydney Airport – Samui Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Ko Samui

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4492.478 miles
  • 7229.942 kilometers
  • 3903.857 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
  • 4498.452 miles
  • 7239.556 kilometers
  • 3909.048 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 Ko Samui?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Samui Airport is 9 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Samui Airport (USM)

On average, flying from Sydney to Ko Samui generates about 518 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 518 kilograms equals 1 143 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sydney to Ko Samui

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Samui Airport (USM).

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 Samui Airport
City: Ko Samui
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: USM
ICAO Code: VTSM
Coordinates: 9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E