Distance from Perth 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.
Perth23 mPerth is the capital and largest city of the state of Western Australia. It is the fourth-most-populous city in Australia, with a population of over 2.2 million in the city and 2.3 million within Greater Perth as of 2…
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 Perth to Townsville?
It is 3,392 km in a straight line from Perth to Townsville. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Perth to Townsville?
A direct flight takes about 4 h 53 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Perth to Townsville?
Around 56 h 32 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.