PostcodeDB

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Distance between postcodes

Enter two Australian postcodes to get the straight-line distance between them.

Frequently asked questions

Is the distance by road or straight line?+

It is the straight-line (as-the-crow-flies) distance between the centre of each postcode. It is not the driving distance, which depends on the available roads and routes.

How is the distance calculated?+

We use the geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) of each postcode's centre and the Haversine formula, which accounts for the curvature of the Earth.

Why can't some postcodes be calculated?+

A small number of postcodes have no registered coordinates (for example, PO-box-only postcodes). If either postcode lacks coordinates, the distance can't be calculated.