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How far is Xiamen from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Xiamen (Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport) is 4572 miles / 7357 kilometers / 3973 nautical miles.

Sydney Airport – Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Xiamen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4571.625 miles
  • 7357.317 kilometers
  • 3972.634 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
  • 4586.918 miles
  • 7381.928 kilometers
  • 3985.922 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 Xiamen?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is 9 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)

On average, flying from Sydney to Xiamen generates about 529 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 529 kilograms equals 1 165 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sydney to Xiamen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN).

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 Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
City: Xiamen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XMN
ICAO Code: ZSAM
Coordinates: 24°32′38″N, 118°7′40″E