How far is Sydney from Canberra?
The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 147 miles / 236 kilometers / 128 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Canberra (CBR) to Sydney (SYD) is 171 miles / 275 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 16 minutes.
Canberra Airport – Sydney Airport
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Distance from Canberra to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Canberra to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 146.803 miles
- 236.257 kilometers
- 127.568 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- 146.754 miles
- 236.177 kilometers
- 127.525 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 Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to Sydney Airport is 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Canberra and Sydney?
Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Sydney Airport (SYD)
On average, flying from Canberra to Sydney generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 103 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 Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Sydney Airport (SYD).
Airport information
Origin | Canberra Airport |
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City: | Canberra |
Country: | Australia |
IATA Code: | CBR |
ICAO Code: | YSCB |
Coordinates: | 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E |
Destination | Sydney Airport |
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City: | Sydney |
Country: | Australia |
IATA Code: | SYD |
ICAO Code: | YSSY |
Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |
Airlines flying from Canberra (CBR) to Sydney (SYD)
American Airlines |
Qantas |
Virgin Australia |