Sydney to Canberra Distance
247 km · 153 miles · 49 min flight
The distance from Sydney to Canberra is 247 km (153 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 49 min. Sydney and Canberra are on the same time.
Sydney
New South Wales
Canberra
Australian Capital Territory
- 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 Sydney | Southwest (230°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Canberra | Northeast (51°) |
| Halfway point | 34.58° S, 150.18° E |
| Sydney coordinates | 33.87° S, 151.21° E |
| Canberra coordinates | 35.28° S, 149.13° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Canberra from Sydney?
247 kilometres or 153 miles (133 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Canberra?
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 Sydney and Canberra?
Sydney and Canberra are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Canberra from Sydney?
Canberra lies to the southwest of Sydney (initial bearing 230°).
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.