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How far is Darwin from Canberra?

The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and Darwin (Darwin International Airport) is 1948 miles / 3136 kilometers / 1693 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Canberra (CBR) to Darwin (DRW) is 2524 miles / 4062 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 9 minutes.

Canberra Airport – Darwin International Airport

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1948
Miles
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3136
Kilometers
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1693
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 11 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
213 kg

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Distance from Canberra to Darwin

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Canberra to Darwin. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1948.401 miles
  • 3135.647 kilometers
  • 1693.114 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1952.209 miles
  • 3141.776 kilometers
  • 1696.423 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

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

The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to Darwin International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Darwin International Airport (DRW)

On average, flying from Canberra to Darwin generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Canberra to Darwin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Darwin International Airport (DRW).

Airport information

Origin Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E
Destination Darwin International Airport
City: Darwin
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: DRW
ICAO Code: YPDN
Coordinates: 12°24′52″S, 130°52′37″E