How far is Townsville from Port Lincoln?
The distance between Port Lincoln (Port Lincoln Airport) and Townsville (Townsville Airport) is 1250 miles / 2012 kilometers / 1087 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Townsville (TSV) is 1774 miles / 2855 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 33 minutes.
Port Lincoln Airport – Townsville Airport
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Distance from Port Lincoln to Townsville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Port Lincoln to Townsville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1250.420 miles
- 2012.356 kilometers
- 1086.585 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- 1252.914 miles
- 2016.369 kilometers
- 1088.752 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 Lincoln to Townsville?
The estimated flight time from Port Lincoln Airport to Townsville Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Port Lincoln and Townsville?
Flight carbon footprint between Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) and Townsville Airport (TSV)
On average, flying from Port Lincoln to Townsville generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 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 Lincoln to Townsville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) and Townsville Airport (TSV).
Airport information
| Origin | Port Lincoln Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Port Lincoln |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | PLO |
| ICAO Code: | YPLC |
| Coordinates: | 34°36′19″S, 135°52′48″E |
| Destination | Townsville Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Townsville |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | TSV |
| ICAO Code: | YBTL |
| Coordinates: | 19°15′9″S, 146°45′53″E |