Distance from Canberra 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.
You will descend 553 metres: Townsville sits at 19 m.
Canberra572 mCanberra is the capital city of Australia and the largest population centre in the Australian Capital Territory. With an estimated population of 484,630 as of 2025, Canberra is Australia's largest inland city and the…
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 Canberra to Townsville?
It is 1,796 km in a straight line from Canberra to Townsville. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Canberra to Townsville?
A direct flight takes about 2 h 56 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Canberra to Townsville?
Around 29 h 56 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.