How far is Launceston from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Launceston (Launceston Airport) is 296 miles / 476 kilometers / 257 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST) is 354 miles / 570 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 45 minutes.
Melbourne Airport – Launceston Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Launceston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Launceston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 295.541 miles
- 475.627 kilometers
- 256.818 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- 295.772 miles
- 476.000 kilometers
- 257.019 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 Melbourne to Launceston?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Launceston Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Launceston?
There is no time difference between Melbourne and Launceston.
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Launceston Airport (LST)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Launceston generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Melbourne to Launceston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Launceston Airport (LST).
Airport information
| Origin | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
| Destination | Launceston Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Launceston |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | LST |
| ICAO Code: | YMLT |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′43″S, 147°12′50″E |
Airlines flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST)
| Jetstar Airways |
| Qantas |
| Virgin Australia |