Distance between Southern Cross and Forbes
The distance from Southern Cross to Forbes is 1,994 miles by road. Road takes approximately 36 hours and 6 minutes and goes through Port Augusta, Mildura, Norseman, Balladonia Roadhouse, Yalata, Penong and Ceduna.
| Shortest distance by air | 1,676 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 1,994 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 36 h 6 min |
| Fuel amount | 943.5 gal |
| Fuel cost | 6,283.7 AUD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Southern Cross | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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94 215 mi, 3 h 52 min
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| Norseman | 215 mi | 3 h 52 min | 96.3 gal | |
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94 1 109 mi, 1 h 56 min
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| Balladonia Roadhouse | 324 mi | 5 h 49 min | 142.2 gal | |
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1 506 mi, 9 h 02 min
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| Yalata | 830 mi | 14 h 51 min | 364.1 gal | |
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A1 78 mi, 1 h 24 min
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| Penong | 908 mi | 16 h 15 min | 424.4 gal | |
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A1 62 mi, 1 h 07 min
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| Ceduna | 970 mi | 17 h 23 min | 435.0 gal | |
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A1 65 mi, 1 h 10 min
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| Wirrulla | 1,035 mi | 18 h 33 min | 483.1 gal | |
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A1 220 mi, 3 h 58 min
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| Port Augusta | 1,255 mi | 22 h 31 min | 593.0 gal | |
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A1 B64 331 mi, 6 h 03 min
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| Mildura | 1,586 mi | 28 h 35 min | 748.4 gal | |
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A20 B64 408 mi, 7 h 31 min
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| Forbes | 1,994 mi | 36 h 06 min | 936.2 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Southern Cross to Forbes?
Fuel cost: 6,283.7 AUD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 1,994 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.40 mpg) * (Fuel price 6.66 AUD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Southern Cross to Forbes?
Driving time: 36 h 6 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 1,884 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 33 h 38 min
- 8 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 8 min
- 73 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 1 h 27 min
- 17 mi with a maximum speed 37 mph = 27 min
- 11 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 21 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 16 mph = 1 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Southern Cross to Forbes by land?
The distance between Southern Cross and Forbes is 1,994 mi by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Southern Cross and Forbes respectively.
How far is Southern Cross to Forbes by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Southern Cross and Forbes is 1,676.5 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Southern Cross and Forbes respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Southern Cross from Forbes by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 3 h 22 min to cover the distance of 1,676 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 12 h 15 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Southern Cross to Forbes?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 11 h 14 min to cover the distance of 1,676 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 12 h 50 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Southern Cross and Forbes?
The halfway point between Southern Cross and Forbes is Ceduna. It is located about 27 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Ceduna to Southern Cross is 970 mi and driving will take about 17 h 23 min. The road between Ceduna and Forbes has length 1,024 mi and will take approximately 18 h 43 min.
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Where is Southern Cross in relation to Forbes?
Southern Cross is located 1,676 mi west of Forbes.
Southern Cross has geographic coordinates: latitude -31.22827, longitude 119.32778.
Forbes has geographic coordinates: latitude -33.38425, longitude 148.00966.
Which highway goes from Southern Cross to Forbes?
The route from Southern Cross to Forbes follows A1, 1, B64, A20, 94, A39.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- B82: 15 mi
- B79: 12 mi
- A32: 4 mi
- B80: 2 mi
- B75: 1 mi