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How far is Weipa from Launceston?

The distance between Launceston (Launceston Airport) and Weipa (Weipa Airport) is 2013 miles / 3240 kilometers / 1749 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Launceston (LST) to Weipa (WEI) is 2646 miles / 4259 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 12 minutes.

Launceston Airport – Weipa Airport

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Distance from Launceston to Weipa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2013.276 miles
  • 3240.054 kilometers
  • 1749.489 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
  • 2019.844 miles
  • 3250.624 kilometers
  • 1755.197 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 Weipa?

The estimated flight time from Launceston Airport to Weipa Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Launceston and Weipa?

There is no time difference between Launceston and Weipa.

Flight carbon footprint between Launceston Airport (LST) and Weipa Airport (WEI)

On average, flying from Launceston to Weipa generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 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 Weipa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Launceston Airport (LST) and Weipa Airport (WEI).

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 Weipa Airport
City: Weipa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WEI
ICAO Code: YBWP
Coordinates: 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″E