Distance between Gilgandra and Darkan
The distance from Gilgandra to Darkan is 3,552 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 45 hours and 59 minutes and goes through Broken Hill, Port Augusta, Ravenswood, Warren, Nyngan, Cobar and Wilcannia.
Shortest distance by air | 2,988 km ✈️ |
Car route length | 3,552 km 🚗 |
Driving time | 45 h 59 min |
Fuel amount | 284.1 L |
Fuel cost | 466 AUD |

Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
Gilgandra | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
85 km, 59 min
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Ravenswood | 85 km | 59 min | 6.8 L | |
4 km, 04 min
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Warren | 89 km | 1 h 04 min | 6.8 L | |
A32 84 km, 58 min
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Nyngan | 173 km | 2 h 02 min | 11.0 L | |
A32 119 km, 1 h 21 min
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Cobar | 293 km | 3 h 24 min | 20.1 L | |
A32 214 km, 3 h 07 min
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Wilcannia | 507 km | 6 h 31 min | 30.8 L | |
A32 228 km, 2 h 50 min
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Broken Hill | 734 km | 9 h 22 min | 53.5 L | |
A32 305 km, 4 h 01 min
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Peterborough | 1,040 km | 13 h 24 min | 81.7 L | |
B56 123 km, 2 h 01 min
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Port Augusta | 1,162 km | 15 h 25 min | 92.7 L | |
A1 1 2,390 km, 30 h 33 min
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Darkan | 3,552 km | 45 h 58 min | 283.5 L |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Gilgandra to Darkan?
Fuel cost: 466 AUD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 3,552 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.64 AUD / L)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Gilgandra to Darkan?
Driving time: 45 h 59 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 3,281 km with a maximum speed 90 km/h = 36 h 27 min
- 71 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 53 min
- 2 km with a maximum speed 70 km/h = 1 min
- 18 km with a maximum speed 60 km/h = 18 min
- 22 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 26 min
- 1 km with a maximum speed 40 km/h = 1 min
- 157 km with a maximum speed 20 km/h = 7 h 51 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Gilgandra to Darkan by land?
The distance between Gilgandra and Darkan is 3,552 km by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Gilgandra and Darkan respectively.
How far is Gilgandra to Darkan by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Gilgandra and Darkan is 2,988 km.
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 Gilgandra and Darkan respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Gilgandra from Darkan by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 3 h 44 min to cover the distance of 2,988 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 13 h 34 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.
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 Gilgandra to Darkan?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 12 h 27 min to cover the distance of 2,988 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 14 h 13 min to flight this distance at average speed of 210 km/h.
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 Gilgandra and Darkan?
The halfway point between Gilgandra and Darkan is Penong. It is located about 55 km from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Penong to Gilgandra is 1,721 km and driving will take about 22 h 34 min. The road between Penong and Darkan has length 1,831 km and will take approximately 23 h 24 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Gilgandra in relation to Darkan?
Gilgandra is located 2,988 km east of Darkan.
Gilgandra has geographic coordinates: latitude -31.71197, longitude 148.66322.
Darkan has geographic coordinates: latitude -33.33627, longitude 116.74015.
Which highway goes from Gilgandra to Darkan?
The route from Gilgandra to Darkan follows 1, A1, A32, 107, B56.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- B80: 12 km
- B82: 2 km
- 30: 1 km