Geelong to Kakadu: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1887.2 miles 3037.1 km · straight line
2295.2 miles actual route 3693.8 km · driving distance
42h 43min estimated drive time
AUD 432 - AUD 532 estimated fuel cost
~4h 18min flight time
335° NNW bearing direction

How far is Geelong from Kakadu?

The distance from Geelong to Kakadu is 1887.2 miles (3037.1 km) as the crow flies. Kakadu is located NNW of Geelong. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2295.2 miles, taking about 42h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 18min. Both are located in Australia — Geelong in Victoria 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 Geelong and Kakadu. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Geelong to Kakadu

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 42h 43min AUD 432 - AUD 532 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~51h 16min $184–$344* Budget
Train ~55h 32min $275–$803* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Geelong & Kakadu

Quick Facts

Geelong
38.15°S, 144.36°E
Australia/Melbourne
23m elevation
Kakadu
12.83°S, 132.83°E
Australia/Darwin
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 629 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 157 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM