Distance from Sydney 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.
Sydney51 mSydney is the capital of the state of New South Wales and the largest city in Australia. The metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Blue M…
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 Sydney to Townsville?
It is 1,681 km in a straight line from Sydney to Townsville. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Townsville?
A direct flight takes about 2 h 48 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Sydney to Townsville?
Around 28 h 1 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.