How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 881 miles / 1419 kilometers / 766 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 1119 miles / 1801 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 5 minutes.
Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Sydney to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 881.477 miles
- 1418.600 kilometers
- 765.983 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- 879.891 miles
- 1416.047 kilometers
- 764.604 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Philadelphia?
The time difference between Sydney and Philadelphia is 1 hour. Philadelphia is 1 hour behind Sydney.
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Sydney to Philadelphia generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 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 Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Airport information
| Origin | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQY |
| ICAO Code: | CYQY |
| Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W |
| Destination | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |