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How far is Townsville from Port Augusta?

The distance between Port Augusta (Port Augusta Airport) and Townsville (Townsville Airport) is 1071 miles / 1724 kilometers / 931 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Port Augusta (PUG) to Townsville (TSV) is 1574 miles / 2533 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 52 minutes.

Port Augusta Airport – Townsville Airport

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1071
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1724
Kilometers
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931
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 31 min
CO2 emission
155 kg

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Distance from Port Augusta to Townsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1071.212 miles
  • 1723.948 kilometers
  • 930.858 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
  • 1073.545 miles
  • 1727.703 kilometers
  • 932.885 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 Port Augusta to Townsville?

The estimated flight time from Port Augusta Airport to Townsville Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Augusta Airport (PUG) and Townsville Airport (TSV)

On average, flying from Port Augusta to Townsville generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Port Augusta to Townsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Augusta Airport (PUG) and Townsville Airport (TSV).

Airport information

Origin Port Augusta Airport
City: Port Augusta
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PUG
ICAO Code: YPAG
Coordinates: 32°30′24″S, 137°43′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