Distance from Gold Coast 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.
Gold Coast8 mThe Gold Coast, also known by its initials, GC, is a coastal city and region in the state of Queensland, Australia, located approximately 66 kilometres (41 mi) south-southeast of the centre of the state capital, Brisb…
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 Gold Coast to Townsville?
It is 1,182 km in a straight line from Gold Coast to Townsville. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Gold Coast to Townsville?
A direct flight takes about 2 h 11 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Gold Coast to Townsville?
Around 19 h 42 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.