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How far is Sydney from Penticton?

The distance between Penticton (Penticton Regional Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 2708 miles / 4358 kilometers / 2353 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penticton (YYF) to Sydney (YQY) is 3575 miles / 5753 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 27 minutes.

Penticton Regional Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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2708
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4358
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Distance from Penticton to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2707.993 miles
  • 4358.093 kilometers
  • 2353.182 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
  • 2700.063 miles
  • 4345.330 kilometers
  • 2346.291 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 Penticton to Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Penticton Regional Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)

On average, flying from Penticton to Sydney generates about 300 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 300 kilograms equals 660 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Penticton to Sydney

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

Airport information

Origin Penticton Regional Airport
City: Penticton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYF
ICAO Code: CYYF
Coordinates: 49°27′47″N, 119°36′7″W
Destination 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