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How far is Leinster from Christmas Island?

The distance between Christmas Island (Christmas Island Airport) and Leinster (Leinster Airport) is 1544 miles / 2485 kilometers / 1342 nautical miles.

Christmas Island Airport – Leinster Airport

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2485
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1342
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Distance from Christmas Island to Leinster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1543.927 miles
  • 2484.710 kilometers
  • 1341.636 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
  • 1547.155 miles
  • 2489.904 kilometers
  • 1344.441 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 Christmas Island to Leinster?

The estimated flight time from Christmas Island Airport to Leinster Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Leinster Airport (LER)

On average, flying from Christmas Island to Leinster generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christmas Island to Leinster

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Leinster Airport (LER).

Airport information

Origin Christmas Island Airport
City: Christmas Island
Country: Christmas Island Flag of Christmas Island
IATA Code: XCH
ICAO Code: YPXM
Coordinates: 10°27′2″S, 105°41′24″E
Destination Leinster Airport
City: Leinster
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LER
ICAO Code: YLST
Coordinates: 27°50′35″S, 120°42′10″E