Distance from Canberra to Melbourne
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 553 metres: Melbourne sits at 19 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…
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Canberra to Melbourne?
It is 466 km in a straight line from Canberra to Melbourne. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Canberra to Melbourne?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 19 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Canberra to Melbourne?
Around 7 h 46 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.