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How far is Saibai Island from Lord Howe Island?

The distance between Lord Howe Island (Lord Howe Island Airport) and Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) is 1855 miles / 2985 kilometers / 1612 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Saibai Island (SBR) is 1986 miles / 3196 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 57 minutes.

Lord Howe Island Airport – Saibai Island Airport

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1855
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Distance from Lord Howe Island to Saibai Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1854.970 miles
  • 2985.285 kilometers
  • 1611.925 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
  • 1859.416 miles
  • 2992.440 kilometers
  • 1615.788 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 Saibai Island?

The estimated flight time from Lord Howe Island Airport to Saibai Island Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR)

On average, flying from Lord Howe Island to Saibai Island generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 451 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 Saibai Island

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

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 Saibai Island Airport
City: Saibai Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SBR
ICAO Code: YSII
Coordinates: 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E