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How far is Townsville from Brisbane?

The distance between Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) and Townsville (Townsville Airport) is 690 miles / 1110 kilometers / 599 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brisbane (BNE) to Townsville (TSV) is 846 miles / 1361 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 10 minutes.

Brisbane Airport – Townsville Airport

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Distance from Brisbane to Townsville

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Brisbane to Townsville. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 689.686 miles
  • 1109.943 kilometers
  • 599.321 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 691.127 miles
  • 1112.262 kilometers
  • 600.573 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Brisbane to Townsville?

The estimated flight time from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Townsville?

There is no time difference between Brisbane and Townsville.

Flight carbon footprint between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Townsville Airport (TSV)

On average, flying from Brisbane to Townsville generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 272 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brisbane to Townsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Townsville Airport (TSV).

Airport information

Origin Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″E
Destination Townsville Airport
City: Townsville
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: TSV
ICAO Code: YBTL
Coordinates: 19°15′9″S, 146°45′53″E

Airlines flying from Brisbane (BNE) to Townsville (TSV)

American Airlines
Jetstar Airways
Qantas
Virgin Australia