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How far is Launceston from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Launceston (Launceston Airport) is 567 miles / 913 kilometers / 493 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (SYD) to Launceston (LST) is 871 miles / 1401 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 24 minutes.

Sydney Airport – Launceston Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Launceston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 567.079 miles
  • 912.626 kilometers
  • 492.778 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
  • 567.770 miles
  • 913.737 kilometers
  • 493.379 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 Sydney to Launceston?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Launceston Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Launceston?

There is no time difference between Sydney and Launceston.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Launceston Airport (LST)

On average, flying from Sydney to Launceston generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 239 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Launceston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Launceston Airport (LST).

Airport information

Origin Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″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

Airlines flying from Sydney (SYD) to Launceston (LST)

Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia