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How far is Launceston from Yam Island?

The distance between Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) and Launceston (Launceston Airport) is 2195 miles / 3533 kilometers / 1908 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yam Island (XMY) to Launceston (LST) is 2714 miles / 4368 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 57 minutes.

Yam Island Airport – Launceston Airport

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2195
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3533
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1908
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Distance from Yam Island to Launceston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2195.404 miles
  • 3533.160 kilometers
  • 1907.754 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
  • 2203.029 miles
  • 3545.432 kilometers
  • 1914.380 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 Yam Island to Launceston?

The estimated flight time from Yam Island Airport to Launceston Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yam Island Airport (XMY) and Launceston Airport (LST)

On average, flying from Yam Island to Launceston generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 529 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Yam Island Airport
City: Yam Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XMY
ICAO Code: YYMI
Coordinates: 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″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