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How far is Rockhampton from Launceston?

The distance between Launceston (Launceston Airport) and Rockhampton (Rockhampton Airport) is 1266 miles / 2037 kilometers / 1100 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Launceston (LST) to Rockhampton (ROK) is 1561 miles / 2512 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 12 minutes.

Launceston Airport – Rockhampton Airport

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Distance from Launceston to Rockhampton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1265.775 miles
  • 2037.068 kilometers
  • 1099.929 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
  • 1269.022 miles
  • 2042.293 kilometers
  • 1102.750 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 Rockhampton?

The estimated flight time from Launceston Airport to Rockhampton Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Launceston Airport (LST) and Rockhampton Airport (ROK)

On average, flying from Launceston to Rockhampton generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 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 Rockhampton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Launceston Airport (LST) and Rockhampton Airport (ROK).

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 Rockhampton Airport
City: Rockhampton
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ROK
ICAO Code: YBRK
Coordinates: 23°22′54″S, 150°28′30″E