Kakadu to Sunshine Coast: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Kakadu from Sunshine Coast?
The distance from Kakadu to Sunshine Coast is 1621.4 miles (2609.4 km) as the crow flies. Sunshine Coast is located SE of Kakadu. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2135.4 miles, taking about 40h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 46min. Both are located in Australia — Kakadu in Northern Territory and Sunshine Coast 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 Sunshine Coast. 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 Sunshine Coast
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 540 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 135 hours
- You could travel this distance about 15.4 times to circle the Earth's equator