How far is Elcho Island from Launceston?
The distance between Launceston (Launceston Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 2152 miles / 3463 kilometers / 1870 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Launceston (LST) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 2914 miles / 4690 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 49 minutes.
Launceston Airport – Elcho Island Airport
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Distance from Launceston to Elcho Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Launceston to Elcho Island. 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 Launceston to Elcho Island?
The estimated flight time from Launceston Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Launceston and Elcho Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Launceston Airport (LST) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)
On average, flying from Launceston to Elcho Island 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 Launceston to Elcho Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Launceston Airport (LST) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).
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 | Elcho Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elcho Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | ELC |
| ICAO Code: | YELD |
| Coordinates: | 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E |