Distance from Canberra to Sydney
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 521 metres: Sydney sits at 51 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…
Sydney51 mSydney is the capital of the state of New South Wales and the largest city in Australia. The metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Blue M…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Canberra to Sydney?
It is 247 km in a straight line from Canberra to Sydney. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Canberra to Sydney?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 3 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Canberra to Sydney?
Around 4 h 7 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.