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

Distance from Sydney, NSW to Canberra, ACT, kilometers and miles
Distance Value
Driving distance: 177.73 mi (286.04 km)
Line distance: 153.47 mi (246.99 km)
Road time: 3 hr 3 min
Air distance: 153.47 mi (246.99 km)
Flight time: 18 min

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

Distances map between Sydney, NSW and Canberra, ACT

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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, 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 to Canberra Frequently Asked Questions:

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

Mileage from Sydney to Canberra by road is 177.73 miles or 286.04 km;

How far is Sydney from Canberra?

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

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

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

Distance Sydney Canberra

Distance Sydney Canberra
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 153.47 246.99 133.36
Driving distance 177.73 286.03 154.44

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

This is guide page of Sydney – Canberra 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 Canberra city is by plane, so check time in air between Sydney and Canberra. And dont forget to look at return trip from Canberra to Sydney. But If you choose car journey, use our route planner to see details for travelers by Australian roads From Sydney to Canberra.


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

Flying time is about 18 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

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

How long is flight from Sydney to Canberra?

This flight will take about eighteen minutes ;

How to get to Canberra from Sydney?

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

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 Sydney, NSW and Canberra, ACT. 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 Sydney and Canberra. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Sydney, NSW to Canberra, ACT 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.