Distance between Swan Hill and Forbes
The distance from Swan Hill to Forbes is 577 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 6 hours and 34 minutes and goes through Balranald, Hay, West Wyalong, Rankins Springs, Weethalle and Wyalong.
| Shortest distance by air | 463 km ✈️ |
| Car route length | 577 km 🚗 |
| Driving time | 6 h 34 min |
| Fuel amount | 46.2 L |
| Fuel cost | 78 AUD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Swan Hill | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
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C246 54 km, 36 min
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| Kyalite | 54 km | 36 min | 4.2 L | |
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MR 694 21 km, 14 min
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| Balranald | 76 km | 50 min | 4.7 L | |
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MR 694 A20 161 km, 1 h 48 min
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| Hay | 237 km | 2 h 39 min | 17.3 L | |
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B64 89 km, 1 h 00 min
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| Goolgowi | 326 km | 3 h 39 min | 26.1 L | |
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B64 54 km, 36 min
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| Rankins Springs | 380 km | 4 h 15 min | 28.7 L | |
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B64 40 km, 27 min
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| Weethalle | 420 km | 4 h 42 min | 32.3 L | |
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B64 36 km, 24 min
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| West Wyalong | 455 km | 5 h 07 min | 34.9 L | |
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B64 A39 21 km, 15 min
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| Wyalong | 477 km | 5 h 23 min | 38.0 L | |
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A39 100 km, 1 h 11 min
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| Forbes | 577 km | 6 h 34 min | 44.2 L | |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Swan Hill to Forbes?
Fuel cost: 78 AUD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 577 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.69 AUD / L)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Swan Hill to Forbes?
Driving time: 6 h 34 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 514 km with a maximum speed 90 km/h = 5 h 42 min
- 52 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 38 min
- 10 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 12 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Swan Hill to Forbes by land?
The distance between Swan Hill and Forbes is 577 km by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Swan Hill and Forbes respectively.
How far is Swan Hill to Forbes by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Swan Hill and Forbes is 463 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 Swan Hill and Forbes respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Swan Hill from Forbes by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 34 min to cover the distance of 463 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 2 h 6 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 Swan Hill to Forbes?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 55 min to cover the distance of 463 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 2 h 12 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 Swan Hill and Forbes?
The halfway point between Swan Hill and Forbes is Goolgowi. It is located about 37 km from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Goolgowi to Swan Hill is 326 km and driving will take about 3 h 39 min. The road between Goolgowi and Forbes has length 251 km and will take approximately 2 h 55 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Swan Hill in relation to Forbes?
Swan Hill is located 463 km south-west of Forbes.
Swan Hill has geographic coordinates: latitude -35.33933, longitude 143.5592.
Forbes has geographic coordinates: latitude -33.38425, longitude 148.00966.
Which highway goes from Swan Hill to Forbes?
The route from Swan Hill to Forbes follows B64, A20, A39.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- MR 694: 36 km
- B75: 2 km
