How far is Sydney from London?
The distance between London (London International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 1060 miles / 1706 kilometers / 921 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (YXU) to Sydney (YQY) is 1291 miles / 2078 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 49 minutes.
London International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
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Distance from London to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1060.029 miles
- 1705.951 kilometers
- 921.140 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- 1057.246 miles
- 1701.473 kilometers
- 918.722 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 London to Sydney?
The estimated flight time from London International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Sydney?
The time difference between London and Sydney is 1 hour. Sydney is 1 hour ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London International Airport (YXU) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)
On average, flying from London to Sydney generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 341 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between London International Airport (YXU) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
Airport information
| Origin | London International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXU |
| ICAO Code: | CYXU |
| Coordinates: | 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W |
| Destination | 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 |