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How far is Canberra from Perth?

The distance between Perth (Perth Airport) and Canberra (Canberra Airport) is 1921 miles / 3091 kilometers / 1669 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Perth (PER) to Canberra (CBR) is 2310 miles / 3717 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 53 minutes.

Perth Airport – Canberra Airport

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Distance from Perth to Canberra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1920.834 miles
  • 3091.282 kilometers
  • 1669.159 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
  • 1916.849 miles
  • 3084.870 kilometers
  • 1665.696 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 Perth to Canberra?

The estimated flight time from Perth Airport to Canberra Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Perth Airport (PER) and Canberra Airport (CBR)

On average, flying from Perth to Canberra generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 463 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Perth to Canberra

See the map of the shortest flight path between Perth Airport (PER) and Canberra Airport (CBR).

Airport information

Origin Perth Airport
City: Perth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PER
ICAO Code: YPPH
Coordinates: 31°56′25″S, 115°58′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 Perth (PER) to Canberra (CBR)

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