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Distance from Brisbane to Sydney

Straight line

731 km
454 mi · 395 NM

By road

907 km
563 mi

Travel time

10 h 53 min
flight ≈ 1 h 25 min

Direction

SSW 193°
initial bearing

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How far is Brisbane from Sydney?

Brisbane (Australia) and Sydney (Australia) are quite far apart: 731 km in a straight line, that is 454 miles or 395 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brisbane to Sydney is 907 km (563 miles), about 10 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Brisbane, Sydney lies to the south (initial bearing 193°). Both cities are in Australia. The halfway point is at -30.6711°, 152.1479°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Brisbane from Sydney?

By road it is 907 km (563 miles) from Brisbane to Sydney; in a straight line it is 731 km (454 miles).

How long is the drive from Brisbane to Sydney?

About 10 h 53 min on the fastest route (907 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sydney from Brisbane?

Sydney is to the south of Brisbane, at an initial bearing of 193°.

How long is the flight from Brisbane to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.