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How far is Lord Howe Island from Kubin Island?

The distance between Kubin Island (Kubin Airport) and Lord Howe Island (Lord Howe Island Airport) is 1821 miles / 2931 kilometers / 1583 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kubin Island (KUG) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) is 1985 miles / 3195 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 3 minutes.

Kubin Airport – Lord Howe Island Airport

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Distance from Kubin Island to Lord Howe Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1821.413 miles
  • 2931.281 kilometers
  • 1582.765 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
  • 1825.431 miles
  • 2937.747 kilometers
  • 1586.257 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 Kubin Island to Lord Howe Island?

The estimated flight time from Kubin Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kubin Airport (KUG) and Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)

On average, flying from Kubin Island to Lord Howe Island generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Kubin Airport
City: Kubin Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KUG
ICAO Code: YKUB
Coordinates: 10°13′30″S, 142°13′4″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