Distance from Canberra to Gold Coast
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 descend 564 metres: Gold Coast sits at 8 m.
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…
Gold Coast8 mThe Gold Coast, also known by its initials, GC, is a coastal city and region in the state of Queensland, Australia, located approximately 66 kilometres (41 mi) south-southeast of the centre of the state capital, Brisb…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Canberra to Gold Coast?
It is 906 km in a straight line from Canberra to Gold Coast. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Canberra to Gold Coast?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 51 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Canberra to Gold Coast?
Around 15 h 6 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.