Flight Time from Canberra to Melbourne
The flight from Canberra to Melbourne covers about 290 mi and takes roughly 1 hr 2 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Canberra and Melbourne are about 290 mi (466 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 354 mi (569 km), a drive of about 6 hr 19 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 2 min.
| Straight-line distance | 290 mi / 466 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 354 mi / 569 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 6 hr 19 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 2 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $44 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -36.567, 147.080 |
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
Canberra to Melbourne is about 290 mi (466 km) in a straight line, and roughly 354 mi (569 km) by road.