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How far is Kaitaia from Lord Howe Island?

The distance between Lord Howe Island (Lord Howe Island Airport) and Kaitaia (Kaitaia Airport) is 857 miles / 1379 kilometers / 744 nautical miles.

Lord Howe Island Airport – Kaitaia Airport

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857
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1379
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744
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Distance from Lord Howe Island to Kaitaia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 856.574 miles
  • 1378.522 kilometers
  • 744.343 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
  • 855.079 miles
  • 1376.116 kilometers
  • 743.043 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 Kaitaia?

The estimated flight time from Lord Howe Island Airport to Kaitaia Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and Kaitaia Airport (KAT)

On average, flying from Lord Howe Island to Kaitaia generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lord Howe Island to Kaitaia

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

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 Kaitaia Airport
City: Kaitaia
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: KAT
ICAO Code: NZKT
Coordinates: 35°4′11″S, 173°17′6″E