How far is Melbourne from Launceston?
The distance between Launceston (Launceston Airport) and Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) is 296 miles / 476 kilometers / 257 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne (MEL) is 354 miles / 570 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 46 minutes.
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Distance from Launceston to Melbourne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Launceston to Melbourne. 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 Launceston to Melbourne?
The estimated flight time from Launceston Airport to Melbourne Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Launceston and Melbourne?
There is no time difference between Launceston and Melbourne.
Flight carbon footprint between Launceston Airport (LST) and Melbourne Airport (MEL)
On average, flying from Launceston to Melbourne 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 Launceston to Melbourne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Launceston Airport (LST) and Melbourne Airport (MEL).
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 | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
Airlines flying from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne (MEL)
| Jetstar Airways |
| Qantas |
| Virgin Australia |