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How far is Bourke from Townsville?

The distance between Townsville (Townsville Airport) and Bourke (Bourke Airport) is 744 miles / 1198 kilometers / 647 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Townsville (TSV) to Bourke (BRK) is 926 miles / 1491 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 19 minutes.

Townsville Airport – Bourke Airport

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1198
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647
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Distance from Townsville to Bourke

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 744.190 miles
  • 1197.658 kilometers
  • 646.684 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
  • 747.028 miles
  • 1202.225 kilometers
  • 649.150 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 Townsville to Bourke?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Townsville Airport (TSV) and Bourke Airport (BRK)

On average, flying from Townsville to Bourke generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Townsville to Bourke

See the map of the shortest flight path between Townsville Airport (TSV) and Bourke Airport (BRK).

Airport information

Origin Townsville Airport
City: Townsville
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: TSV
ICAO Code: YBTL
Coordinates: 19°15′9″S, 146°45′53″E
Destination Bourke Airport
City: Bourke
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BRK
ICAO Code: YBKE
Coordinates: 30°2′21″S, 145°57′7″E