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How far is Learmonth from Townsville?

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

The driving distance from Townsville (TSV) to Learmonth (LEA) is 3117 miles / 5017 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 19 minutes.

Townsville Airport – RAAF Base Learmonth

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2120
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3413
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1843
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Distance from Townsville to Learmonth

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Townsville to Learmonth. 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 Townsville to Learmonth?

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

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

On average, flying from Townsville to Learmonth 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 Townsville to Learmonth

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

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 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