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How far is Ilulissat from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) is 1628 miles / 2619 kilometers / 1414 nautical miles.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Ilulissat Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Ilulissat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1627.597 miles
  • 2619.363 kilometers
  • 1414.343 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
  • 1624.985 miles
  • 2615.159 kilometers
  • 1412.073 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 Ilulissat?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Ilulissat Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Ilulissat Airport (JAV)

On average, flying from Sydney to Ilulissat generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sydney to Ilulissat

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

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 Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″W