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How far is Townsville from Bourke?

The distance between Bourke (Bourke Airport) and Townsville (Townsville Airport) is 744 miles / 1198 kilometers / 647 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bourke (BRK) to Townsville (TSV) is 926 miles / 1491 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 18 minutes.

Bourke Airport – Townsville Airport

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744
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1198
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647
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Distance from Bourke to Townsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 744.190 miles
  • 1197.658 kilometers
  • 646.684 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
  • 747.028 miles
  • 1202.225 kilometers
  • 649.150 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 Bourke to Townsville?

The estimated flight time from Bourke Airport to Townsville Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bourke Airport (BRK) and Townsville Airport (TSV)

On average, flying from Bourke to Townsville generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bourke to Townsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bourke Airport (BRK) and Townsville Airport (TSV).

Airport information

Origin Bourke Airport
City: Bourke
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BRK
ICAO Code: YBKE
Coordinates: 30°2′21″S, 145°57′7″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