Brisbane to Sydney: Exactly 732 km (455 mi)

Brisbane, Australia → Sydney, Australia

732
Kilometers
455
Miles
~1h 25min
Flight time (est.)
~952 km
Rough road-length estimate

395 nautical miles · Direction: south

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Brisbane to Sydney is 732 km (455 miles). Sydney lies roughly south-southwest of Brisbane; the initial great-circle bearing is 193° (SSW). It is a domestic route within Australia.

Coordinates & Bearing

Brisbane (Queensland, Australia) sits at 27.4698°S, 153.0251°E; Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) is at 33.8688°S, 151.2093°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 193° (SSW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Brisbane to Sydney

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 25min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~952 km · ~11h 54min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Brisbane to Sydney: about 952 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Brisbane and Sydney lies at approximately 30.6725°S, 152.1473°E — the position that is an equal 366 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Depending on the date, Sydney (Australia/Sydney) is on the same time as or 1 hour ahead of Brisbane (Australia/Brisbane), because daylight saving changes on different dates in the two zones or applies in only one of them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Brisbane from Sydney?

The straight-line distance from Brisbane to Sydney is approximately 732 km (455 miles, 395 nautical miles).

What direction is Sydney from Brisbane?

Sydney lies roughly south-southwest of Brisbane; the initial great-circle bearing is 193° (SSW).

How long does it take to fly from Brisbane to Sydney?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 25min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Brisbane to Sydney?

Rough road-length estimate for Brisbane to Sydney: about 952 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Brisbane and Sydney?

Depending on the date, Sydney (Australia/Sydney) is on the same time as or 1 hour ahead of Brisbane (Australia/Brisbane), because daylight saving changes on different dates in the two zones or applies in only one of them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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