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How far is Canberra from Brisbane?

The distance between Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) and Canberra (Canberra Airport) is 593 miles / 954 kilometers / 515 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brisbane (BNE) to Canberra (CBR) is 733 miles / 1179 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 9 minutes.

Brisbane Airport – Canberra Airport

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Distance from Brisbane to Canberra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 592.899 miles
  • 954.179 kilometers
  • 515.215 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
  • 594.162 miles
  • 956.212 kilometers
  • 516.313 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 Brisbane to Canberra?

The estimated flight time from Brisbane Airport to Canberra Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Canberra Airport (CBR)

On average, flying from Brisbane to Canberra generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brisbane to Canberra

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Canberra Airport (CBR).

Airport information

Origin Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″E
Destination Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E

Airlines flying from Brisbane (BNE) to Canberra (CBR)

American Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia