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How far is Nhulunbuy from Lockhart River?

The distance between Lockhart River (Lockhart River Airport) and Nhulunbuy (Gove Airport) is 440 miles / 707 kilometers / 382 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lockhart River (IRG) to Nhulunbuy (GOV) is 1983 miles / 3191 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 39 minutes.

Lockhart River Airport – Gove Airport

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Distance from Lockhart River to Nhulunbuy

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lockhart River to Nhulunbuy. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 439.525 miles
  • 707.346 kilometers
  • 381.936 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
  • 438.983 miles
  • 706.474 kilometers
  • 381.466 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 Lockhart River to Nhulunbuy?

The estimated flight time from Lockhart River Airport to Gove Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lockhart River Airport (IRG) and Gove Airport (GOV)

On average, flying from Lockhart River to Nhulunbuy generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 198 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lockhart River to Nhulunbuy

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lockhart River Airport (IRG) and Gove Airport (GOV).

Airport information

Origin Lockhart River Airport
City: Lockhart River
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: IRG
ICAO Code: YLHR
Coordinates: 12°47′12″S, 143°18′17″E
Destination Gove Airport
City: Nhulunbuy
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GOV
ICAO Code: YPGV
Coordinates: 12°16′9″S, 136°49′4″E