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How far is Memphis, TN, from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 1737 miles / 2795 kilometers / 1509 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Memphis (MEM) is 2115 miles / 3403 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 25 minutes.

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

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Distance from Sydney to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1736.970 miles
  • 2795.382 kilometers
  • 1509.386 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
  • 1733.892 miles
  • 2790.428 kilometers
  • 1506.711 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 Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Memphis International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Sydney to Memphis generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 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 Memphis

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

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 Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W