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How far is Townsville from Christmas Creek Mine?

The distance between Christmas Creek Mine (Graeme Rowley Aerodrome) and Townsville (Townsville Airport) is 1765 miles / 2841 kilometers / 1534 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Christmas Creek Mine (CKW) to Townsville (TSV) is 2850 miles / 4586 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 15 minutes.

Graeme Rowley Aerodrome – Townsville Airport

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Distance from Christmas Creek Mine to Townsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1765.037 miles
  • 2840.551 kilometers
  • 1533.775 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
  • 1762.471 miles
  • 2836.422 kilometers
  • 1531.545 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 Christmas Creek Mine to Townsville?

The estimated flight time from Graeme Rowley Aerodrome to Townsville Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Townsville Airport (TSV)

On average, flying from Christmas Creek Mine to Townsville generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Christmas Creek Mine to Townsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Townsville Airport (TSV).

Airport information

Origin Graeme Rowley Aerodrome
City: Christmas Creek Mine
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CKW
ICAO Code: YCHK
Coordinates: 22°21′15″S, 119°38′33″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