Distance from Canberra to Wollongong
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 545 metres: Wollongong sits at 27 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…
Wollongong27 mWollongong is a city in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. It lies on the narrow coastal strip between the Illawarra Escarpment and the Pacific Ocean, 85 kilometres south of Sydney. Wollongong had an…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Canberra to Wollongong?
It is 187 km in a straight line from Canberra to Wollongong. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Canberra to Wollongong?
A direct flight takes about 59 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Canberra to Wollongong?
Around 3 h 7 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.