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How far is Launceston from McArthur River?

The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Launceston (Launceston Airport) is 1852 miles / 2980 kilometers / 1609 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Launceston (LST) is 2505 miles / 4031 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 55 minutes.

McArthur River Mine Airport – Launceston Airport

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1852
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2980
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1609
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Distance from McArthur River to Launceston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1851.782 miles
  • 2980.155 kilometers
  • 1609.155 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
  • 1856.429 miles
  • 2987.632 kilometers
  • 1613.192 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 McArthur River to Launceston?

The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Launceston Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Launceston Airport (LST)

On average, flying from McArthur River to Launceston generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from McArthur River to Launceston

See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Launceston Airport (LST).

Airport information

Origin McArthur River Mine Airport
City: McArthur River
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MCV
ICAO Code: YMHU
Coordinates: 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E
Destination Launceston Airport
City: Launceston
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LST
ICAO Code: YMLT
Coordinates: 41°32′43″S, 147°12′50″E