Kakadu to Wollongong: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1872.4 miles 3013.4 km · straight line
2482.9 miles actual route 3995.9 km · driving distance
47h 23min estimated drive time
AUD 468 - AUD 575 estimated fuel cost
~4h 16min flight time
146° SE bearing direction

How far is Kakadu from Wollongong?

The distance from Kakadu to Wollongong is 1872.4 miles (3013.4 km) as the crow flies. Wollongong is located SE of Kakadu. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2482.9 miles, taking about 47h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 16min. Both are located in Australia — Kakadu in Northern Territory and Wollongong in New South Wales.

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 Wollongong. 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 Wollongong

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 47h 23min AUD 468 - AUD 575 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~56h 52min $199–$372* Budget
Train ~61h 36min $298–$869* 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 & Wollongong

Quick Facts

Kakadu
12.83°S, 132.83°E
Australia/Darwin
0m elevation
Wollongong
34.42°S, 150.89°E
Australia/Sydney
29m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 624 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 156 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM