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How far is Lord Howe Island from Lockhart River?

The distance between Lockhart River (Lockhart River Airport) and Lord Howe Island (Lord Howe Island Airport) is 1635 miles / 2631 kilometers / 1420 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lockhart River (IRG) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) is 1821 miles / 2930 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 37 minutes.

Lockhart River Airport – Lord Howe Island Airport

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Distance from Lockhart River to Lord Howe Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1634.628 miles
  • 2630.679 kilometers
  • 1420.453 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
  • 1637.834 miles
  • 2635.838 kilometers
  • 1423.239 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 Lord Howe Island?

The estimated flight time from Lockhart River Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lockhart River Airport (IRG) and Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)

On average, flying from Lockhart River to Lord Howe Island generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 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 Lord Howe Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lockhart River Airport (IRG) and Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH).

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 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