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How far is Palm Island from Lord Howe Island?

The distance between Lord Howe Island (Lord Howe Island Airport) and Palm Island (Palm Island Airport) is 1176 miles / 1892 kilometers / 1022 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Palm Island (PMK) is 1263 miles / 2032 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 18 minutes.

Lord Howe Island Airport – Palm Island Airport

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Distance from Lord Howe Island to Palm Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1175.803 miles
  • 1892.272 kilometers
  • 1021.745 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
  • 1177.394 miles
  • 1894.832 kilometers
  • 1023.127 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 Palm Island?

The estimated flight time from Lord Howe Island Airport to Palm Island Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and Palm Island Airport (PMK)

On average, flying from Lord Howe Island to Palm Island generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 354 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 Palm Island

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

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 Palm Island Airport
City: Palm Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PMK
ICAO Code: YPAM
Coordinates: 18°45′19″S, 146°34′51″E