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How far is Townsville from King Island, Tasmania?

The distance between King Island, Tasmania (King Island Airport) and Townsville (Townsville Airport) is 1431 miles / 2303 kilometers / 1244 nautical miles.

King Island Airport – Townsville Airport

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Distance from King Island, Tasmania to Townsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1431.017 miles
  • 2302.998 kilometers
  • 1243.519 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
  • 1435.350 miles
  • 2309.972 kilometers
  • 1247.285 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 King Island, Tasmania to Townsville?

The estimated flight time from King Island Airport to Townsville Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Island Airport (KNS) and Townsville Airport (TSV)

On average, flying from King Island, Tasmania to Townsville generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from King Island, Tasmania to Townsville

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

Airport information

Origin King Island Airport
City: King Island, Tasmania
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KNS
ICAO Code: YKII
Coordinates: 39°52′38″S, 143°52′40″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