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How far is Lord Howe Island from Learmonth?

The distance between Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) and Lord Howe Island (Lord Howe Island Airport) is 2830 miles / 4554 kilometers / 2459 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Learmonth (LEA) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) is 3249 miles / 5228 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 52 minutes.

RAAF Base Learmonth – Lord Howe Island Airport

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2830
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4554
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2459
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Distance from Learmonth to Lord Howe Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2829.971 miles
  • 4554.397 kilometers
  • 2459.178 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
  • 2825.649 miles
  • 4547.442 kilometers
  • 2455.422 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 Lord Howe Island?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Learmonth to Lord Howe Island Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)

On average, flying from Learmonth to Lord Howe Island generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 692 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 Lord Howe Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH).

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 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