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How far is Townsville from Palm Island?

The distance between Palm Island (Palm Island Airport) and Townsville (Townsville Airport) is 36 miles / 58 kilometers / 32 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palm Island (PMK) to Townsville (TSV) is 116 miles / 187 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 47 minutes.

Palm Island Airport – Townsville Airport

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Distance from Palm Island to Townsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 36.255 miles
  • 58.347 kilometers
  • 31.505 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
  • 36.396 miles
  • 58.573 kilometers
  • 31.627 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 Palm Island to Townsville?

The estimated flight time from Palm Island Airport to Townsville Airport is 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Palm Island and Townsville?

There is no time difference between Palm Island and Townsville.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Island Airport (PMK) and Townsville Airport (TSV)

On average, flying from Palm Island to Townsville generates about 30 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 30 kilograms equals 67 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palm Island to Townsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Island Airport (PMK) and Townsville Airport (TSV).

Airport information

Origin Palm Island Airport
City: Palm Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PMK
ICAO Code: YPAM
Coordinates: 18°45′19″S, 146°34′51″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