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How far is Townsville from Victoria River Downs?

The distance between Victoria River Downs (Victoria River Downs Airport) and Townsville (Townsville Airport) is 1056 miles / 1699 kilometers / 918 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Victoria River Downs (VCD) to Townsville (TSV) is 1345 miles / 2165 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 19 minutes.

Victoria River Downs Airport – Townsville Airport

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1056
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1699
Kilometers
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918
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 29 min
CO2 emission
154 kg

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Distance from Victoria River Downs to Townsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1056.019 miles
  • 1699.497 kilometers
  • 917.655 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
  • 1054.729 miles
  • 1697.423 kilometers
  • 916.535 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 Victoria River Downs to Townsville?

The estimated flight time from Victoria River Downs Airport to Townsville Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and Townsville Airport (TSV)

On average, flying from Victoria River Downs to Townsville generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Victoria River Downs to Townsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and Townsville Airport (TSV).

Airport information

Origin Victoria River Downs Airport
City: Victoria River Downs
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: VCD
ICAO Code: YVRD
Coordinates: 16°24′7″S, 131°0′17″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