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How far is Elcho Island from Lahad Datu?

The distance between Lahad Datu (Lahad Datu Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 1667 miles / 2683 kilometers / 1449 nautical miles.

Lahad Datu Airport – Elcho Island Airport

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1667
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2683
Kilometers
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1449
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 39 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
190 kg

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Distance from Lahad Datu to Elcho Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lahad Datu to Elcho Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1667.418 miles
  • 2683.449 kilometers
  • 1448.947 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
  • 1670.984 miles
  • 2689.189 kilometers
  • 1452.046 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 Lahad Datu to Elcho Island?

The estimated flight time from Lahad Datu Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)

On average, flying from Lahad Datu to Elcho Island generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lahad Datu to Elcho Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).

Airport information

Origin Lahad Datu Airport
City: Lahad Datu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: LDU
ICAO Code: WBKD
Coordinates: 5°1′56″N, 118°19′26″E
Destination Elcho Island Airport
City: Elcho Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ELC
ICAO Code: YELD
Coordinates: 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E