How far is Weipa from Lord Howe Island?
The distance between Lord Howe Island (Lord Howe Island Airport) and Weipa (Weipa Airport) is 1696 miles / 2729 kilometers / 1474 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Weipa (WEI) is 1849 miles / 2976 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 45 minutes.
Lord Howe Island Airport – Weipa Airport
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Distance from Lord Howe Island to Weipa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lord Howe Island to Weipa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1695.813 miles
- 2729.147 kilometers
- 1473.622 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- 1698.783 miles
- 2733.927 kilometers
- 1476.202 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 Weipa?
The estimated flight time from Lord Howe Island Airport to Weipa Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lord Howe Island and Weipa?
Flight carbon footprint between Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and Weipa Airport (WEI)
On average, flying from Lord Howe Island to Weipa generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 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 Weipa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and Weipa Airport (WEI).
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 | Weipa Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Weipa |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | WEI |
| ICAO Code: | YBWP |
| Coordinates: | 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″E |