How far is McArthur River from Launceston?
The distance between Launceston (Launceston Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 1852 miles / 2980 kilometers / 1609 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Launceston (LST) to McArthur River (MCV) is 2504 miles / 4030 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 55 minutes.
Launceston Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport
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Distance from Launceston to McArthur River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Launceston to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1851.782 miles
- 2980.155 kilometers
- 1609.155 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- 1856.429 miles
- 2987.632 kilometers
- 1613.192 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 McArthur River?
The estimated flight time from Launceston Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Launceston and McArthur River?
Flight carbon footprint between Launceston Airport (LST) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)
On average, flying from Launceston to McArthur River generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 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 McArthur River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Launceston Airport (LST) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).
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 | McArthur River Mine Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McArthur River |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MCV |
| ICAO Code: | YMHU |
| Coordinates: | 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E |