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How far is Launceston from Hamilton Island?

The distance between Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) and Launceston (Launceston Airport) is 1463 miles / 2355 kilometers / 1272 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Launceston (LST) is 1878 miles / 3022 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 14 minutes.

Great Barrier Reef Airport – Launceston Airport

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Distance from Hamilton Island to Launceston

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hamilton Island to Launceston. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1463.234 miles
  • 2354.846 kilometers
  • 1271.515 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1467.428 miles
  • 2361.596 kilometers
  • 1275.160 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Hamilton Island to Launceston?

The estimated flight time from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Launceston Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and Launceston Airport (LST)

On average, flying from Hamilton Island to Launceston generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hamilton Island to Launceston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and Launceston Airport (LST).

Airport information

Origin Great Barrier Reef Airport
City: Hamilton Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HTI
ICAO Code: YBHM
Coordinates: 20°21′29″S, 148°57′7″E
Destination Launceston Airport
City: Launceston
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LST
ICAO Code: YMLT
Coordinates: 41°32′43″S, 147°12′50″E