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How far is Columbia, SC, from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1392 miles / 2241 kilometers / 1210 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Columbia (CAE) is 1732 miles / 2787 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 44 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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1392
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2241
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1210
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Distance from Sydney to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1392.391 miles
  • 2240.837 kilometers
  • 1209.955 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
  • 1390.925 miles
  • 2238.476 kilometers
  • 1208.681 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Sydney to Columbia generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W