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How far is Richmond from Launceston?

The distance between Launceston (Launceston Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 1456 miles / 2343 kilometers / 1265 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Launceston (LST) to Richmond (RCM) is 1867 miles / 3005 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 3 minutes.

Launceston Airport – Richmond Airport

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Distance from Launceston to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1455.957 miles
  • 2343.136 kilometers
  • 1265.192 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
  • 1459.937 miles
  • 2349.540 kilometers
  • 1268.650 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Launceston Airport to Richmond Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Launceston Airport (LST) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Launceston to Richmond generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 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 Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Launceston Airport (LST) and Richmond Airport (RCM).

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 Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E