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How far is Learmonth from Elcho Island?

The distance between Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) and Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) is 1582 miles / 2546 kilometers / 1375 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Elcho Island (ELC) to Learmonth (LEA) is 2197 miles / 3535 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 16 minutes.

Elcho Island Airport – RAAF Base Learmonth

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1582
Miles
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2546
Kilometers
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1375
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 29 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
185 kg

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Distance from Elcho Island to Learmonth

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1581.863 miles
  • 2545.761 kilometers
  • 1374.601 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
  • 1581.544 miles
  • 2545.249 kilometers
  • 1374.324 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 Elcho Island to Learmonth?

The estimated flight time from Elcho Island Airport to RAAF Base Learmonth is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA)

On average, flying from Elcho Island to Learmonth generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Elcho Island Airport
City: Elcho Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ELC
ICAO Code: YELD
Coordinates: 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E
Destination 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