Distance from Brisbane 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.
Brisbane27 mBrisbane is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Queensland and the third-most populous city in Australia, with a population of about 2.8 million. Brisbane lies at the centre of South East Queenslan…
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 Brisbane to Townsville?
It is 1,111 km in a straight line from Brisbane to Townsville. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Brisbane to Townsville?
A direct flight takes about 2 h 6 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Brisbane to Townsville?
Around 18 h 31 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.