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How far is Townsville from Flinders Island?

The distance between Flinders Island (Flinders Island Airport) and Townsville (Townsville Airport) is 1437 miles / 2313 kilometers / 1249 nautical miles.

Flinders Island Airport – Townsville Airport

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Distance from Flinders Island to Townsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1437.283 miles
  • 2313.082 kilometers
  • 1248.965 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
  • 1441.696 miles
  • 2320.185 kilometers
  • 1252.800 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 Flinders Island to Townsville?

The estimated flight time from Flinders Island Airport to Townsville Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Flinders Island Airport (FLS) and Townsville Airport (TSV)

On average, flying from Flinders Island to Townsville generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Flinders Island to Townsville

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

Airport information

Origin Flinders Island Airport
City: Flinders Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: FLS
ICAO Code: YFLI
Coordinates: 40°5′30″S, 147°59′34″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