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How far is Lord Howe Island from Aurukun Mission?

The distance between Aurukun Mission (Aurukun Airport) and Lord Howe Island (Lord Howe Island Airport) is 1668 miles / 2684 kilometers / 1449 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aurukun Mission (AUU) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) is 1856 miles / 2987 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 56 minutes.

Aurukun Airport – Lord Howe Island Airport

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Distance from Aurukun Mission to Lord Howe Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Aurukun Mission to Lord Howe Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1667.649 miles
  • 2683.821 kilometers
  • 1449.148 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
  • 1670.311 miles
  • 2688.105 kilometers
  • 1451.461 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 Aurukun Mission to Lord Howe Island?

The estimated flight time from Aurukun Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurukun Airport (AUU) and Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)

On average, flying from Aurukun Mission to Lord Howe Island generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Aurukun Mission to Lord Howe Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurukun Airport (AUU) and Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH).

Airport information

Origin Aurukun Airport
City: Aurukun Mission
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: AUU
ICAO Code: YAUR
Coordinates: 13°21′14″S, 141°43′15″E
Destination Lord Howe Island Airport
City: Lord Howe Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LDH
ICAO Code: YLHI
Coordinates: 31°32′17″S, 159°4′37″E