Broken Hill to Kakadu: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Broken Hill from Kakadu?

The distance from Broken Hill to Kakadu is 1430.4 miles (2302 km) as the crow flies. Kakadu is located NNW of Broken Hill. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1716.5 miles, taking about 34h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 23min. Both are located in Australia — Broken Hill in New South Wales and Kakadu in Northern Territory.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Broken Hill and Kakadu. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.