Distance from Adelaide to Canberra
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
You will climb 524 metres: Canberra sits at 572 m. Above 2,400, take the first day slowly.
Adelaide48 mAdelaide is the capital and most populous city of South Australia, as well as the fifth-most populous city in Australia. The name "Adelaide" may refer to either Greater Adelaide or the Adelaide city centre; the demony…
Canberra572 mCanberra is the capital city of Australia and the largest population centre in the Australian Capital Territory. With an estimated population of 484,630 as of 2025, Canberra is Australia's largest inland city and the…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Adelaide to Canberra?
It is 958 km in a straight line from Adelaide to Canberra. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Adelaide to Canberra?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 55 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Adelaide to Canberra?
Around 15 h 58 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.