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How far is Launceston from Weipa?

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

The driving distance from Weipa (WEI) to Launceston (LST) is 2577 miles / 4148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 44 minutes.

Weipa Airport – Launceston Airport

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Distance from Weipa to Launceston

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

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

What is the time difference between Weipa and Launceston?

There is no time difference between Weipa and Launceston.

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

On average, flying from Weipa to Launceston 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 Weipa to Launceston

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

Airport information

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