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How far is Lord Howe Island from Meekatharra?

The distance between Meekatharra (Meekatharra Airport) and Lord Howe Island (Lord Howe Island Airport) is 2462 miles / 3962 kilometers / 2139 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Meekatharra (MKR) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) is 2704 miles / 4352 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 21 minutes.

Meekatharra Airport – Lord Howe Island Airport

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Distance from Meekatharra to Lord Howe Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2461.571 miles
  • 3961.514 kilometers
  • 2139.046 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
  • 2457.118 miles
  • 3954.349 kilometers
  • 2135.177 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 Meekatharra to Lord Howe Island?

The estimated flight time from Meekatharra Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meekatharra Airport (MKR) and Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)

On average, flying from Meekatharra to Lord Howe Island generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 597 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Meekatharra to Lord Howe Island

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

Airport information

Origin Meekatharra Airport
City: Meekatharra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKR
ICAO Code: YMEK
Coordinates: 26°36′42″S, 118°32′52″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