Distance from Ballarat to Sydney
How far is it from Ballarat to Sydney? About 485 mi in a straight line and 592 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Ballarat and Sydney are about 485 mi (781 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 592 mi (953 km), a drive of about 10 hr 2 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 24 min.
| Straight-line distance | 485 mi / 781 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 592 mi / 953 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 10 hr 2 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 24 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $74 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -35.773, 147.614 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Ballarat to Sydney is about 485 mi (781 km) in a straight line, and roughly 592 mi (953 km) by road.