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How far is Sydney from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 2688 miles / 4325 kilometers / 2336 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Sydney (YQY) is 3582 miles / 5765 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 50 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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2688
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4325
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2336
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Distance from Kelowna to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2687.730 miles
  • 4325.482 kilometers
  • 2335.574 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
  • 2679.840 miles
  • 4312.785 kilometers
  • 2328.717 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 Kelowna to Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Sydney generates about 297 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 297 kilograms equals 655 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W
Destination Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W