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How far is Coconut Island from Lord Howe Island?

The distance between Lord Howe Island (Lord Howe Island Airport) and Coconut Island (Coconut Island Airport) is 1800 miles / 2896 kilometers / 1564 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Coconut Island (CNC) is 1985 miles / 3195 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 57 minutes.

Lord Howe Island Airport – Coconut Island Airport

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Distance from Lord Howe Island to Coconut Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1799.735 miles
  • 2896.393 kilometers
  • 1563.927 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
  • 1803.996 miles
  • 2903.250 kilometers
  • 1567.630 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 Lord Howe Island to Coconut Island?

The estimated flight time from Lord Howe Island Airport to Coconut Island Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and Coconut Island Airport (CNC)

On average, flying from Lord Howe Island to Coconut Island generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Coconut Island Airport
City: Coconut Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CNC
ICAO Code: YCCT
Coordinates: 10°3′0″S, 143°4′12″E