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How far is Lockhart River from Nhulunbuy?

The distance between Nhulunbuy (Gove Airport) and Lockhart River (Lockhart River Airport) is 440 miles / 707 kilometers / 382 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nhulunbuy (GOV) to Lockhart River (IRG) is 1983 miles / 3191 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 38 minutes.

Gove Airport – Lockhart River Airport

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Distance from Nhulunbuy to Lockhart River

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nhulunbuy to Lockhart River. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 439.525 miles
  • 707.346 kilometers
  • 381.936 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
  • 438.983 miles
  • 706.474 kilometers
  • 381.466 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 Nhulunbuy to Lockhart River?

The estimated flight time from Gove Airport to Lockhart River Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gove Airport (GOV) and Lockhart River Airport (IRG)

On average, flying from Nhulunbuy to Lockhart River generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 198 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nhulunbuy to Lockhart River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gove Airport (GOV) and Lockhart River Airport (IRG).

Airport information

Origin Gove Airport
City: Nhulunbuy
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GOV
ICAO Code: YPGV
Coordinates: 12°16′9″S, 136°49′4″E
Destination Lockhart River Airport
City: Lockhart River
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: IRG
ICAO Code: YLHR
Coordinates: 12°47′12″S, 143°18′17″E