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How far is Launceston from Rockhampton?

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

The driving distance from Rockhampton (ROK) to Launceston (LST) is 1560 miles / 2511 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 6 minutes.

Rockhampton Airport – Launceston Airport

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Distance from Rockhampton to Launceston

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockhampton to Launceston. 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 Rockhampton to Launceston?

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

What is the time difference between Rockhampton and Launceston?

There is no time difference between Rockhampton and Launceston.

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

On average, flying from Rockhampton to Launceston 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 Rockhampton to Launceston

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

Airport information

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