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Old 13th Oct 2010, 04:06
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The still-air distances are (from great circle mapper):

SYD (33°56'46"S 151°10'38"E) DFW (32°53'49"N 97°02'17"W) 7454 nm
DFW (32°53'49"N 97°02'17"W) BNE (27°23'03"S 153°07'03"E) 7215 nm

The distances previously quoted are statute miles.

As a comparison, LAX-MEL is about 6900 nm. Given that DFW-BNE would have a lower headwind component, the air distance would be comparable, and with tailwinds, SYD-DFW would be fine for an ER as well, though I'd expect it to need full fuel and the possibility of reduced payload. You'd still get a full pax load (about 310) but reduced freight.

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