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How far is Townsville from Saibai Island?

The distance between Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) and Townsville (Townsville Airport) is 733 miles / 1180 kilometers / 637 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saibai Island (SBR) to Townsville (TSV) is 839 miles / 1351 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 26 minutes.

Saibai Island Airport – Townsville Airport

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733
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1180
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637
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Distance from Saibai Island to Townsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 733.246 miles
  • 1180.045 kilometers
  • 637.173 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
  • 736.235 miles
  • 1184.856 kilometers
  • 639.771 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 Saibai Island to Townsville?

The estimated flight time from Saibai Island Airport to Townsville Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Saibai Island and Townsville?

There is no time difference between Saibai Island and Townsville.

Flight carbon footprint between Saibai Island Airport (SBR) and Townsville Airport (TSV)

On average, flying from Saibai Island to Townsville generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Saibai Island Airport
City: Saibai Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SBR
ICAO Code: YSII
Coordinates: 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″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