Distance from Canberra, ACT to Sydney, NSW, kilometers and miles

Distance from Canberra, ACT to Sydney, NSW, kilometers and miles
Distance Value
Driving distance: 177.7 mi (285.98 km)
Line distance: 153.47 mi (246.99 km)
Road time: 3 hr 5 min
Air distance: 153.47 mi (246.99 km)
Flight time: 18 min

Distance to Sydney, Australian city in New South Wales, located in north-east direction from Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AU. There are one hundred and fifty-three miles between cities, and one hundred and seventy-eight miles by road. Car trip from Canberra city to Sydney will take about 3 hours 5 minutes . Check things to do in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory below the page

Distances map between Canberra, ACT and Sydney, NSW

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Canberra, ACT

Country Australia
State/Territory Australian Capital Territory
City Canberra
GPS Coordinates -35° 17' 0" N
149° 7' 41"W
Latitude -35.28346
Longitude 149.12807

Sydney, NSW

Country Australia
State/Territory New South Wales
City Sydney
GPS Coordinates -33° 52' 4" N
151° 12' 26"W
Latitude -33.86785
Longitude 151.20732


Canberra to Sydney Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Canberra, ACT to Sydney, NSW?

Mileage from Canberra to Sydney by road is 177.7 miles or 285.98 km;

How far is Canberra from Sydney?

There is 153.47 miles (246.99 km) between Canberra and Sydney

How long is the trip between city of Canberra and Sydney?

The driving time between two cities is approx 3 hours 5 minutes

Distance Canberra Sydney

Distance Canberra Sydney
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 153.47 246.99 133.36
Driving distance 177.7 285.98 154.42

This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Canberra, ACT and Sydney, NSW

This is guide page of Canberra – Sydney distance. Here you can find full information about road, distance, approximate travel time and some other trip tips. We have answers to FAQ, so hope that you will be ready for your travel. Fastest way to get destination in Sydney city is by plane, so check time in air between Canberra and Sydney. And dont forget to look at return trip from Sydney to Canberra. But If you choose car journey, use our route planner to see details for travelers by Australian roads From Canberra to Sydney.


How long does it take to fly to Sydney from Canberra?

Flying time is about 18 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

Select arrival and departure cities, current are Canberra, ACT and Canberra, NSW

How long is flight from Canberra to Sydney?

This flight will take about eighteen minutes ;

How to get to Sydney from Canberra?

You can buy ticket to plane or drive by car, check ; distance in miles between Sydney and Canberra

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 18 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 17 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 16 min
Airbus 515 mph 17 min

Dont forget to include time in airport before and after flight.

Please note: current air time calculator show approximate distance and time between Canberra, ACT and Sydney, NSW. This values can be different. To calculate exact time can be shown only when you buy ticket to the plane. We do not guarantee that there is an airline that connects cities Canberra and Sydney. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Canberra, ACT to Sydney, NSW we use gps coordinates of city centers. In this way we can find the shortest distance between two points by air and best road mileage. Total distance is actual and is frequently updated with maps data. If you search for other tour, choose other AU destination in distance calculator form. Just select start and finish points, or click one of suggested city couples below. We hope you find all information with this calculator, so dont forget to bookmark this page or share to Facebook or Twitter, this will help you to plan new trip in future. Enjoy your trips with you friends! And be safe on roads.