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How far is Launceston from Wollongong?

The distance between Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) and Launceston (Launceston Airport) is 520 miles / 836 kilometers / 451 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wollongong (WOL) to Launceston (LST) is 832 miles / 1339 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 59 minutes.

Shellharbour Airport – Launceston Airport

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Distance from Wollongong to Launceston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 519.534 miles
  • 836.109 kilometers
  • 451.463 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
  • 520.154 miles
  • 837.107 kilometers
  • 452.002 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 Wollongong to Launceston?

The estimated flight time from Shellharbour Airport to Launceston Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wollongong and Launceston?

There is no time difference between Wollongong and Launceston.

Flight carbon footprint between Shellharbour Airport (WOL) and Launceston Airport (LST)

On average, flying from Wollongong to Launceston generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 224 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wollongong to Launceston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shellharbour Airport (WOL) and Launceston Airport (LST).

Airport information

Origin Shellharbour Airport
City: Wollongong
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WOL
ICAO Code: YWOL
Coordinates: 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″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