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How far is Richmond from Townsville?

The distance between Townsville (Townsville Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 257 miles / 414 kilometers / 224 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Townsville (TSV) to Richmond (RCM) is 316 miles / 508 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 29 minutes.

Townsville Airport – Richmond Airport

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257
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Distance from Townsville to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 257.450 miles
  • 414.325 kilometers
  • 223.718 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
  • 257.292 miles
  • 414.071 kilometers
  • 223.580 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 Townsville to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Townsville Airport to Richmond Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Townsville and Richmond?

There is no time difference between Townsville and Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Townsville Airport (TSV) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Townsville to Richmond generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Townsville to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Townsville Airport (TSV) and Richmond Airport (RCM).

Airport information

Origin Townsville Airport
City: Townsville
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: TSV
ICAO Code: YBTL
Coordinates: 19°15′9″S, 146°45′53″E
Destination Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E