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How far is Gold Coast from Townsville?

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

The driving distance from Townsville (TSV) to Gold Coast (OOL) is 907 miles / 1459 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 27 minutes.

Townsville Airport – Gold Coast Airport

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747
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1202
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649
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Distance from Townsville to Gold Coast

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

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

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

On average, flying from Townsville to Gold Coast 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 Townsville to Gold Coast

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

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 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