Distance from Melbourne 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.
Melbourne19 mMelbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria and the second-most populous city in Australia. The city's name generally refers to a 9,993-square-kilometre (3,858 sq mi) area, comp…
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 Melbourne to Townsville?
It is 2,070 km in a straight line from Melbourne to Townsville. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Townsville?
A direct flight takes about 3 h 16 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Melbourne to Townsville?
Around 34 h 30 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.