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How far is Saibai Island from Townsville?

The distance between Townsville (Townsville Airport) and Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) is 733 miles / 1180 kilometers / 637 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Townsville (TSV) to Saibai Island (SBR) is 839 miles / 1351 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 27 minutes.

Townsville Airport – Saibai Island Airport

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733
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1180
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Distance from Townsville to Saibai Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 733.246 miles
  • 1180.045 kilometers
  • 637.173 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
  • 736.235 miles
  • 1184.856 kilometers
  • 639.771 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 Saibai Island?

The estimated flight time from Townsville Airport to Saibai Island Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Townsville and Saibai Island?

There is no time difference between Townsville and Saibai Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Townsville Airport (TSV) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR)

On average, flying from Townsville to Saibai Island generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 283 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 Saibai Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Townsville Airport (TSV) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR).

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 Saibai Island Airport
City: Saibai Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SBR
ICAO Code: YSII
Coordinates: 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E