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How far is Meekatharra from Lord Howe Island?

The distance between Lord Howe Island (Lord Howe Island Airport) and Meekatharra (Meekatharra Airport) is 2462 miles / 3962 kilometers / 2139 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Meekatharra (MKR) is 2704 miles / 4352 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 23 minutes.

Lord Howe Island Airport – Meekatharra Airport

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Distance from Lord Howe Island to Meekatharra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2461.571 miles
  • 3961.514 kilometers
  • 2139.046 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
  • 2457.118 miles
  • 3954.349 kilometers
  • 2135.177 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 Meekatharra?

The estimated flight time from Lord Howe Island Airport to Meekatharra Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and Meekatharra Airport (MKR)

On average, flying from Lord Howe Island to Meekatharra generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 597 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 Meekatharra

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

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 Meekatharra Airport
City: Meekatharra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKR
ICAO Code: YMEK
Coordinates: 26°36′42″S, 118°32′52″E