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How far is Horn Island from Learmonth?

The distance between Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) and Horn Island (Horn Island Airport) is 2031 miles / 3268 kilometers / 1765 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Learmonth (LEA) to Horn Island (HID) is 3513 miles / 5653 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 44 minutes.

RAAF Base Learmonth – Horn Island Airport

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2031
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3268
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1765
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Distance from Learmonth to Horn Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Learmonth to Horn Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2030.756 miles
  • 3268.185 kilometers
  • 1764.679 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
  • 2029.884 miles
  • 3266.782 kilometers
  • 1763.921 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 Learmonth to Horn Island?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Learmonth to Horn Island Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Horn Island Airport (HID)

On average, flying from Learmonth to Horn Island generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 487 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Learmonth to Horn Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Horn Island Airport (HID).

Airport information

Origin RAAF Base Learmonth
City: Learmonth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LEA
ICAO Code: YPLM
Coordinates: 22°14′8″S, 114°5′20″E
Destination Horn Island Airport
City: Horn Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HID
ICAO Code: YHID
Coordinates: 10°35′11″S, 142°17′23″E