Distance between Port Augusta and Darwin
The distance from Port Augusta to Darwin is 2,720 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 30 hours and 26 minutes and goes through Alice Springs, Pimba, Wirraminna, Mount Eba, Coober Pedy, Tennant Creek and Elliott.
| Shortest distance by air | 2,337 km ✈️ |
| Car route length | 2,720 km 🚗 |
| Driving time | 30 h 26 min |
| Fuel amount | 217.6 L |
| Fuel cost | 372.2 AUD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Port Augusta | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
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A1 A87 164 km, 1 h 50 min
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| Pimba | 164 km | 1 h 50 min | 12.4 L | |
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A87 49 km, 32 min
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| Wirraminna | 213 km | 2 h 23 min | 13.8 L | |
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A87 168 km, 1 h 51 min
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| Mount Eba | 381 km | 4 h 14 min | 29.3 L | |
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A87 164 km, 1 h 49 min
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| Coober Pedy | 544 km | 6 h 03 min | 40.0 L | |
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A87 680 km, 7 h 35 min
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| Alice Springs | 1,225 km | 13 h 38 min | 97.9 L | |
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87 508 km, 5 h 41 min
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| Tennant Creek | 1,732 km | 19 h 20 min | 138.5 L | |
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87 253 km, 2 h 50 min
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| Elliott | 1,985 km | 22 h 10 min | 158.5 L | |
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87 1 421 km, 4 h 43 min
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| Katherine | 2,406 km | 26 h 54 min | 192.2 L | |
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1 314 km, 3 h 31 min
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| Darwin | 2,720 km | 30 h 26 min | 217.5 L | |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Port Augusta to Darwin?
Fuel cost: 372.2 AUD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 2,720 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.71 AUD / L)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Port Augusta to Darwin?
Driving time: 30 h 26 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 2,653 km with a maximum speed 90 km/h = 29 h 28 min
- 39 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 29 min
- 4 km with a maximum speed 70 km/h = 3 min
- 19 km with a maximum speed 60 km/h = 19 min
- 4 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 5 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Port Augusta to Darwin by land?
The distance between Port Augusta and Darwin is 2,720 km by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Port Augusta and Darwin respectively.
How far is Port Augusta to Darwin by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Port Augusta and Darwin is 2,337 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 Port Augusta and Darwin respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Port Augusta from Darwin by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 2 h 55 min to cover the distance of 2,337 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 10 h 37 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 Port Augusta to Darwin?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 9 h 44 min to cover the distance of 2,337 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 11 h 7 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 Port Augusta and Darwin?
The halfway point between Port Augusta and Darwin is Pmara Jutunta. It is located about 48 km from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Pmara Jutunta to Port Augusta is 1,408 km and driving will take about 15 h 42 min. The road between Pmara Jutunta and Darwin has length 1,313 km and will take approximately 14 h 43 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Port Augusta in relation to Darwin?
Port Augusta is located 2,337 km south-east of Darwin.
Port Augusta has geographic coordinates: latitude -32.49088, longitude 137.76399.
Darwin has geographic coordinates: latitude -12.46044, longitude 130.84105.
Which highway goes from Port Augusta to Darwin?
The route from Port Augusta to Darwin follows 87, A87, 1.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- A15: 17 km
- A1: 2 km
