The straight-line distance from Brisbane, Australia to Sydney, Australia is 732 km (455 miles).Sydney is SSW of Brisbane.
Distance (km)
732
straight line
Distance (miles)
455
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSW
193° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 24 min | 732 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 11 hr 54 min | ~952 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 7 hr 18 min | ~878 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Brisbane, Australia |
| To | Sydney, Australia |
| Straight-line Distance | 732 km (455 miles) |
| Bearing | 193° (SSW) |
| Coordinates (Brisbane) | -27.4698°, 153.0251° |
| Coordinates (Sydney) | -33.8688°, 151.2093° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Brisbane to Sydney is 732 km (455 miles). Sydney is SSW of Brisbane.
A direct flight from Brisbane to Sydney takes approximately 1 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Brisbane to Sydney takes approximately 11 hr 54 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Sydney is SSW (193 degrees) from Brisbane.
The distance from Sydney to Brisbane is the same: 732 km (455 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.