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How far is Lord Howe Island from Norfolk Island?

The distance between Norfolk Island (Norfolk Island Airport) and Lord Howe Island (Lord Howe Island Airport) is 557 miles / 896 kilometers / 484 nautical miles.

Norfolk Island Airport – Lord Howe Island Airport

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Distance from Norfolk Island to Lord Howe Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 556.767 miles
  • 896.030 kilometers
  • 483.818 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
  • 555.938 miles
  • 894.696 kilometers
  • 483.097 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 Norfolk Island to Lord Howe Island?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk Island Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk Island Airport (NLK) and Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)

On average, flying from Norfolk Island to Lord Howe Island generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Norfolk Island to Lord Howe Island

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

Airport information

Origin Norfolk Island Airport
City: Norfolk Island
Country: Norfolk Island Flag of Norfolk Island
IATA Code: NLK
ICAO Code: YSNF
Coordinates: 29°2′29″S, 167°56′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