The straight-line distance from Canberra, Australia to Sydney, Australia is 247 km (153 miles).Sydney is NE of Canberra.
Distance (km)
247
straight line
Distance (miles)
153
straight line
Flight Time
48 min
estimated direct
Direction
NE
51° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 48 min | 247 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 4 hr | ~321 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 2 hr 30 min | ~296 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Canberra, Australia |
| To | Sydney, Australia |
| Straight-line Distance | 247 km (153 miles) |
| Bearing | 51° (NE) |
| Coordinates (Canberra) | -35.2809°, 149.1300° |
| Coordinates (Sydney) | -33.8688°, 151.2093° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Canberra to Sydney is 247 km (153 miles). Sydney is NE of Canberra.
A direct flight from Canberra to Sydney takes approximately 48 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Canberra to Sydney takes approximately 4 hr. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Sydney is NE (51 degrees) from Canberra.
The distance from Sydney to Canberra is the same: 247 km (153 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.