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How far is Launceston from Mount Isa?

The distance between Mount Isa (Mount Isa Airport) and Launceston (Launceston Airport) is 1508 miles / 2427 kilometers / 1311 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mount Isa (ISA) to Launceston (LST) is 1957 miles / 3149 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 6 minutes.

Mount Isa Airport – Launceston Airport

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1508
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1311
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Distance from Mount Isa to Launceston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1508.115 miles
  • 2427.075 kilometers
  • 1310.516 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
  • 1511.780 miles
  • 2432.974 kilometers
  • 1313.701 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 Mount Isa to Launceston?

The estimated flight time from Mount Isa Airport to Launceston Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mount Isa Airport (ISA) and Launceston Airport (LST)

On average, flying from Mount Isa to Launceston generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mount Isa to Launceston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mount Isa Airport (ISA) and Launceston Airport (LST).

Airport information

Origin Mount Isa Airport
City: Mount Isa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ISA
ICAO Code: YBMA
Coordinates: 20°39′50″S, 139°29′20″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