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How far is Launceston from Longreach?

The distance between Longreach (Longreach Airport) and Launceston (Launceston Airport) is 1260 miles / 2027 kilometers / 1094 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Longreach (LRE) to Launceston (LST) is 1549 miles / 2493 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 16 minutes.

Longreach Airport – Launceston Airport

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Distance from Longreach to Launceston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1259.521 miles
  • 2027.002 kilometers
  • 1094.494 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
  • 1262.771 miles
  • 2032.233 kilometers
  • 1097.318 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 Longreach to Launceston?

The estimated flight time from Longreach Airport to Launceston Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Longreach Airport (LRE) and Launceston Airport (LST)

On average, flying from Longreach to Launceston generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Longreach to Launceston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Longreach Airport (LRE) and Launceston Airport (LST).

Airport information

Origin Longreach Airport
City: Longreach
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LRE
ICAO Code: YLRE
Coordinates: 23°26′3″S, 144°16′47″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