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How far is Charleston, SC, from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 1399 miles / 2252 kilometers / 1216 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Charleston (CHS) is 1772 miles / 2851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 21 minutes.

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

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1399
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2252
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1216
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Distance from Sydney to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1399.174 miles
  • 2251.752 kilometers
  • 1215.849 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
  • 1398.112 miles
  • 2250.043 kilometers
  • 1214.926 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 Charleston?

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

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

On average, flying from Sydney to Charleston generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 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 Charleston

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

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 Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W