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How far is Shaoyang from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Shaoyang (Shaoyang Wugang Airport) is 4952 miles / 7970 kilometers / 4303 nautical miles.

Sydney Airport – Shaoyang Wugang Airport

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7970
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4303
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Distance from Sydney to Shaoyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4952.149 miles
  • 7969.712 kilometers
  • 4303.300 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
  • 4966.675 miles
  • 7993.089 kilometers
  • 4315.923 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 Shaoyang?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Shaoyang Wugang Airport is 9 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Shaoyang Wugang Airport (WGN)

On average, flying from Sydney to Shaoyang generates about 578 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 578 kilograms equals 1 273 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sydney to Shaoyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Shaoyang Wugang Airport (WGN).

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 Shaoyang Wugang Airport
City: Shaoyang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WGN
ICAO Code: ZGSY
Coordinates: 26°48′7″N, 110°38′31″E