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How far is Townsville from Learmonth?

The distance between Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) and Townsville (Townsville Airport) is 2120 miles / 3413 kilometers / 1843 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Learmonth (LEA) to Townsville (TSV) is 3117 miles / 5016 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 27 minutes.

RAAF Base Learmonth – Townsville Airport

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2120
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3413
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1843
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Distance from Learmonth to Townsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2120.496 miles
  • 3412.608 kilometers
  • 1842.661 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
  • 2117.354 miles
  • 3407.551 kilometers
  • 1839.930 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 Learmonth to Townsville?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Learmonth to Townsville Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Townsville Airport (TSV)

On average, flying from Learmonth to Townsville generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 510 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Learmonth to Townsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Townsville Airport (TSV).

Airport information

Origin RAAF Base Learmonth
City: Learmonth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LEA
ICAO Code: YPLM
Coordinates: 22°14′8″S, 114°5′20″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