How far is Sydney from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 3837 miles / 6175 kilometers / 3334 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Sydney (YQY) is 5735 miles / 9230 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 207 hours 12 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
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Distance from Wales to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3836.808 miles
- 6174.743 kilometers
- 3334.095 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- 3824.992 miles
- 6155.728 kilometers
- 3323.827 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 Wales to Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 7 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Sydney?
The time difference between Wales and Sydney is 5 hours. Sydney is 5 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)
On average, flying from Wales to Sydney generates about 436 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 436 kilograms equals 961 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
Airport information
| Origin | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |
| Destination | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQY |
| ICAO Code: | CYQY |
| Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W |