Kakadu to Noosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Kakadu from Noosa?

The distance from Kakadu to Noosa is 1612.5 miles (2595 km) as the crow flies. Noosa is located SE of Kakadu. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2138.3 miles, taking about 40h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 45min. Both are located in Australia — Kakadu in Northern Territory and Noosa in Queensland.

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 Noosa. 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.