How far is Elcho Island from Lord Howe Island?
The distance between Lord Howe Island (Lord Howe Island Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 2012 miles / 3238 kilometers / 1748 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 2735 miles / 4402 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 45 minutes.
Lord Howe Island Airport – Elcho Island Airport
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Distance from Lord Howe Island to Elcho Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lord Howe Island to Elcho Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2012.037 miles
- 3238.060 kilometers
- 1748.413 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- 2013.993 miles
- 3241.208 kilometers
- 1750.112 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 Elcho Island?
The estimated flight time from Lord Howe Island Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lord Howe Island and Elcho Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)
On average, flying from Lord Howe Island to Elcho Island generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 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 Elcho Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).
Airport information
| Origin | Lord Howe Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lord Howe Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | LDH |
| ICAO Code: | YLHI |
| Coordinates: | 31°32′17″S, 159°4′37″E |
| Destination | Elcho Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elcho Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | ELC |
| ICAO Code: | YELD |
| Coordinates: | 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E |