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How far is Lord Howe Island from Hamilton Island?

The distance between Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) and Lord Howe Island (Lord Howe Island Airport) is 994 miles / 1599 kilometers / 863 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) is 1017 miles / 1636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 6 minutes.

Great Barrier Reef Airport – Lord Howe Island Airport

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Distance from Hamilton Island to Lord Howe Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 993.537 miles
  • 1598.942 kilometers
  • 863.360 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
  • 995.024 miles
  • 1601.336 kilometers
  • 864.652 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 Hamilton Island to Lord Howe Island?

The estimated flight time from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)

On average, flying from Hamilton Island to Lord Howe Island generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH).

Airport information

Origin Great Barrier Reef Airport
City: Hamilton Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HTI
ICAO Code: YBHM
Coordinates: 20°21′29″S, 148°57′7″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