We calculate the straight-line distance, or “as-the-crow-flies” distance, between two cities using the great-circle distance formula. This method accounts for the Earth’s curvature, making it the shortest distance between two points on the Earth’s surface and is accurate to within a few meters due to the simplicity of modeling Earth as a sphere.
For the driving distance we take into account the actual roadways, highways, and routes that connect the cities, which typically make the distance longer than the straight-line distance. We provide accurate driving distances and times to help plan trips, find alternate routes, or estimate arrival times.
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between two cities in Australia is between Brisbane, Queensland and Perth, Western Australia. The straight-line distance between these two cities is approximately 2,237 miles.
is Highway 1, which encircles the entire continent. It stretches for approximately 9,000 miles, making it one of the longest national highways in the world.
Use this matrix to quickly learn how many miles and kilometers separate some of the major cities in Australia from each other
| Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Perth | Adelaide | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | - | 443 mi713 km | 455 mi732 km | 2043 mi3288 km | 725 mi1167 km |
| Melbourne | 443 mi713 km | - | 852 mi1371 km | 1691 mi2722 km | 395 mi636 km |
| Brisbane | 455 mi732 km | 852 mi1371 km | - | 2240 mi3606 km | 1070 mi1722 km |
| Perth | 2043 mi3288 km | 1691 mi2722 km | 2240 mi3606 km | - | 1307 mi2104 km |
| Adelaide | 725 mi1167 km | 395 mi636 km | 1070 mi1722 km | 1307 mi2104 km | - |