Distance from Adelaide to Townsville
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Adelaide48 mAdelaide is the capital and most populous city of South Australia, as well as the fifth-most populous city in Australia. The name "Adelaide" may refer to either Greater Adelaide or the Adelaide city centre; the demony…
Townsville19 mTownsville is a city on the north-eastern coast of Queensland, Australia. With a population of approximately 204,541 as of 2026, it is the largest settlement in North Queensland and Northern Australia. Townsville host…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Adelaide to Townsville?
It is 1,920 km in a straight line from Adelaide to Townsville. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Adelaide to Townsville?
A direct flight takes about 3 h 5 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Adelaide to Townsville?
Around 31 h 60 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.