How far is Hamilton Island from Launceston?
The distance between Launceston (Launceston Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 1463 miles / 2355 kilometers / 1272 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Launceston (LST) to Hamilton Island (HTI) is 1878 miles / 3023 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 16 minutes.
Launceston Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport
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Distance from Launceston to Hamilton Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Launceston to Hamilton Island. 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 Launceston to Hamilton Island?
The estimated flight time from Launceston Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Launceston and Hamilton Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Launceston Airport (LST) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)
On average, flying from Launceston to Hamilton Island 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 Launceston to Hamilton Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Launceston Airport (LST) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).
Airport information
| Origin | Launceston Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Launceston |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | LST |
| ICAO Code: | YMLT |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′43″S, 147°12′50″E |
| Destination | Great Barrier Reef Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hamilton Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | HTI |
| ICAO Code: | YBHM |
| Coordinates: | 20°21′29″S, 148°57′7″E |