Sydney, New South Wales, Australia to Uluru: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Sydney, New South Wales, Australia from Uluru?

The distance from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia to Uluru is 1344 miles (2162.9 km) as the crow flies. Uluru is located WNW of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1756.7 miles, taking about 33h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 12min. Both are located in Australia — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in New South Wales and Uluru 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 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and Uluru. 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.