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How far is Townsville from Gold Coast?

The distance between Gold Coast (Gold Coast Airport) and Townsville (Townsville Airport) is 747 miles / 1202 kilometers / 649 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gold Coast (OOL) to Townsville (TSV) is 910 miles / 1465 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 26 minutes.

Gold Coast Airport – Townsville Airport

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747
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1202
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649
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Distance from Gold Coast to Townsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 746.965 miles
  • 1202.124 kilometers
  • 649.095 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
  • 748.562 miles
  • 1204.694 kilometers
  • 650.483 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 Gold Coast to Townsville?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Townsville Airport (TSV)

On average, flying from Gold Coast to Townsville generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gold Coast to Townsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Townsville Airport (TSV).

Airport information

Origin Gold Coast Airport
City: Gold Coast
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: OOL
ICAO Code: YBCG
Coordinates: 28°9′51″S, 153°30′18″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