Distance from Brisbane 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 545 metres: Canberra sits at 572 m. Above 2,400, take the first day slowly.
Brisbane27 mBrisbane is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Queensland and the third-most populous city in Australia, with a population of about 2.8 million. Brisbane lies at the centre of South East Queenslan…
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 Brisbane to Canberra?
It is 944 km in a straight line from Brisbane to Canberra. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Brisbane to Canberra?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 54 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Brisbane to Canberra?
Around 15 h 44 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.