Canberra to Sydney Distance
247 km · 153 miles · 49 min flight
The distance from Canberra to Sydney is 247 km (153 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 49 min. Canberra and Sydney are on the same time.
Canberra
Australian Capital Territory
Sydney
New South Wales
- Kilometres
- 247
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 153
- 133 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 49 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- None
- same local time
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Canberra | Northeast (51°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Sydney | Southwest (230°) |
| Halfway point | 34.58° S, 150.18° E |
| Canberra coordinates | 35.28° S, 149.13° E |
| Sydney coordinates | 33.87° S, 151.21° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Sydney from Canberra?
247 kilometres or 153 miles (133 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Canberra to Sydney?
About 49 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Canberra and Sydney?
Canberra and Sydney are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Sydney from Canberra?
Sydney lies to the northeast of Canberra (initial bearing 51°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.