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How far is Mackay from Launceston?

The distance between Launceston (Launceston Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 1408 miles / 2267 kilometers / 1224 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Launceston (LST) to Mackay (MKY) is 1767 miles / 2844 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 17 minutes.

Launceston Airport – Mackay Airport

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1224
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Distance from Launceston to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1408.403 miles
  • 2266.604 kilometers
  • 1223.868 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
  • 1412.346 miles
  • 2272.950 kilometers
  • 1227.295 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 Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Launceston Airport to Mackay Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Launceston Airport (LST) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Launceston to Mackay generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 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 Mackay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Launceston Airport (LST) and Mackay Airport (MKY).

Airport information

Origin Launceston Airport
City: Launceston
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LST
ICAO Code: YMLT
Coordinates: 41°32′43″S, 147°12′50″E
Destination Mackay Airport
City: Mackay
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKY
ICAO Code: YBMK
Coordinates: 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E