Kakadu to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1880.7 miles 3026.7 km · straight line
2310.1 miles actual route 3717.7 km · driving distance
42h 46min estimated drive time
AUD 435 - AUD 535 estimated fuel cost
~4h 17min flight time
159° SSE bearing direction

How far is Kakadu from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia?

The distance from Kakadu to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is 1880.7 miles (3026.7 km) as the crow flies. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is located SSE of Kakadu. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2310.1 miles, taking about 42h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 17min. Both are located in Australia — Kakadu in Northern Territory and Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in Victoria.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Kakadu and Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. 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 Kakadu to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 42h 46min AUD 435 - AUD 535 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~51h 19min $185–$347* Budget
Train ~55h 36min $277–$809* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Kakadu & Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Quick Facts

Kakadu
12.83°S, 132.83°E
Australia/Darwin
0m elevation
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
37.81°S, 144.96°E
Australia/Melbourne
31m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 627 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