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How far is Townsville from Port Hedland?

The distance between Port Hedland (Port Hedland International Airport) and Townsville (Townsville Airport) is 1831 miles / 2947 kilometers / 1591 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Port Hedland (PHE) to Townsville (TSV) is 2661 miles / 4282 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 3 minutes.

Port Hedland International Airport – Townsville Airport

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Distance from Port Hedland to Townsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1831.290 miles
  • 2947.176 kilometers
  • 1591.348 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
  • 1828.560 miles
  • 2942.782 kilometers
  • 1588.975 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 Port Hedland to Townsville?

The estimated flight time from Port Hedland International Airport to Townsville Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) and Townsville Airport (TSV)

On average, flying from Port Hedland to Townsville generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Port Hedland to Townsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) and Townsville Airport (TSV).

Airport information

Origin Port Hedland International Airport
City: Port Hedland
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PHE
ICAO Code: YPPD
Coordinates: 20°22′40″S, 118°37′33″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