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How far is Launceston from Elcho Island?

The distance between Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) and Launceston (Launceston Airport) is 2152 miles / 3463 kilometers / 1870 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Elcho Island (ELC) to Launceston (LST) is 2914 miles / 4690 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 49 minutes.

Elcho Island Airport – Launceston Airport

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2152
Miles
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3463
Kilometers
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1870
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 34 min
CO2 emission
235 kg

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Distance from Elcho Island to Launceston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2151.776 miles
  • 3462.948 kilometers
  • 1869.842 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
  • 2157.955 miles
  • 3472.892 kilometers
  • 1875.212 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 Elcho Island to Launceston?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and Launceston Airport (LST)

On average, flying from Elcho Island to Launceston 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 Elcho Island to Launceston

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

Airport information

Origin Elcho Island Airport
City: Elcho Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ELC
ICAO Code: YELD
Coordinates: 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″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