Distance between Southern Cross and Forbes
The distance from Southern Cross to Forbes is 3,209 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 36 hours and 9 minutes and goes through Port Augusta, Mildura, Norseman, Balladonia Roadhouse, Yalata, Penong and Ceduna.
Shortest distance by air | 2,698 km ✈️ |
Car route length | 3,209 km 🚗 |
Driving time | 36 h 9 min |
Fuel amount | 256.7 L |
Fuel cost | 449.3 AUD |
Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
Southern Cross | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
94 346 km, 3 h 52 min
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Norseman | 346 km | 3 h 52 min | 26.2 L | |
94 1 175 km, 1 h 56 min
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Balladonia Roadhouse | 521 km | 5 h 49 min | 38.7 L | |
1 814 km, 9 h 02 min
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Yalata | 1,335 km | 14 h 52 min | 99.1 L | |
A1 126 km, 1 h 24 min
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Penong | 1,462 km | 16 h 16 min | 115.5 L | |
A1 100 km, 1 h 07 min
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Ceduna | 1,561 km | 17 h 24 min | 118.4 L | |
A1 105 km, 1 h 10 min
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Wirrulla | 1,666 km | 18 h 34 min | 131.4 L | |
A1 354 km, 3 h 58 min
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Port Augusta | 2,020 km | 22 h 33 min | 161.4 L | |
A1 B64 533 km, 6 h 03 min
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Mildura | 2,553 km | 28 h 37 min | 203.6 L | |
A20 B64 656 km, 7 h 32 min
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Forbes | 3,209 km | 36 h 09 min | 254.7 L |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Southern Cross to Forbes?
Fuel cost: 449.3 AUD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 3,209 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.75 AUD / L)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Southern Cross to Forbes?
Driving time: 36 h 9 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 3,046 km with a maximum speed 90 km/h = 33 h 50 min
- 117 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 1 h 27 min
- 27 km with a maximum speed 60 km/h = 27 min
- 18 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 21 min
- 1 km with a maximum speed 25 km/h = 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 3,209 km 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 2,698 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 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 2,698 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 12 h 15 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 Southern Cross to Forbes?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 11 h 14 min to cover the distance of 2,698 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 12 h 50 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 Southern Cross and Forbes?
The halfway point between Southern Cross and Forbes is Ceduna. It is located about 43 km from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Ceduna to Southern Cross is 1,561 km and driving will take about 17 h 24 min. The road between Ceduna and Forbes has length 1,648 km and will take approximately 18 h 45 min.
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Where is Southern Cross in relation to Forbes?
Southern Cross is located 2,698 km 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: 24 km
- B79: 19 km
- A32: 7 km
- B80: 4 km
- B75: 2 km