Distance from Canberra to Perth
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 549 metres: Perth sits at 23 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…
Perth23 mPerth is the capital and largest city of the state of Western Australia. It is the fourth-most-populous city in Australia, with a population of over 2.2 million in the city and 2.3 million within Greater Perth as of 2…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Canberra to Perth?
It is 3,088 km in a straight line from Canberra to Perth. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Canberra to Perth?
A direct flight takes about 4 h 31 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Canberra to Perth?
Around 51 h 28 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.