Gold Coast to Kakadu: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Gold Coast from Kakadu?
The distance from Gold Coast to Kakadu is 1690.2 miles (2720.1 km) as the crow flies. Kakadu is located NW of Gold Coast. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2140.6 miles, taking about 40h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 54min. Both are located in Australia — Gold Coast in Queensland 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 Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast to Kakadu
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 563 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 141 hours
- You could travel this distance about 14.7 times to circle the Earth's equator