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How far is Launceston from Kowanyama?

The distance between Kowanyama (Kowanyama Airport) and Launceston (Launceston Airport) is 1824 miles / 2936 kilometers / 1585 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kowanyama (KWM) to Launceston (LST) is 2339 miles / 3764 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 58 minutes.

Kowanyama Airport – Launceston Airport

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2936
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1585
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Distance from Kowanyama to Launceston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1824.279 miles
  • 2935.893 kilometers
  • 1585.255 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
  • 1829.854 miles
  • 2944.864 kilometers
  • 1590.100 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 Kowanyama to Launceston?

The estimated flight time from Kowanyama Airport to Launceston Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and Launceston Airport (LST)

On average, flying from Kowanyama to Launceston generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kowanyama to Launceston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and Launceston Airport (LST).

Airport information

Origin Kowanyama Airport
City: Kowanyama
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KWM
ICAO Code: YKOW
Coordinates: 15°29′8″S, 141°45′3″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