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How far is Horn Island from Launceston?

The distance between Launceston (Launceston Airport) and Horn Island (Horn Island Airport) is 2153 miles / 3464 kilometers / 1870 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Launceston (LST) to Horn Island (HID) is 2771 miles / 4459 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 55 minutes.

Launceston Airport – Horn Island Airport

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2153
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3464
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1870
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Distance from Launceston to Horn Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2152.513 miles
  • 3464.133 kilometers
  • 1870.482 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
  • 2159.860 miles
  • 3475.957 kilometers
  • 1876.867 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 Launceston to Horn Island?

The estimated flight time from Launceston Airport to Horn Island Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Launceston Airport (LST) and Horn Island Airport (HID)

On average, flying from Launceston to Horn Island generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 518 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Launceston Airport (LST) and Horn Island Airport (HID).

Airport information

Origin Launceston Airport
City: Launceston
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LST
ICAO Code: YMLT
Coordinates: 41°32′43″S, 147°12′50″E
Destination Horn Island Airport
City: Horn Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HID
ICAO Code: YHID
Coordinates: 10°35′11″S, 142°17′23″E