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How far is Aurukun Mission from Lord Howe Island?

The distance between Lord Howe Island (Lord Howe Island Airport) and Aurukun Mission (Aurukun Airport) is 1668 miles / 2684 kilometers / 1449 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Aurukun Mission (AUU) is 1862 miles / 2997 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 14 minutes.

Lord Howe Island Airport – Aurukun Airport

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1668
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2684
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1449
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 39 min
CO2 emission
190 kg

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Distance from Lord Howe Island to Aurukun Mission

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1667.649 miles
  • 2683.821 kilometers
  • 1449.148 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
  • 1670.311 miles
  • 2688.105 kilometers
  • 1451.461 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 Lord Howe Island to Aurukun Mission?

The estimated flight time from Lord Howe Island Airport to Aurukun Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and Aurukun Airport (AUU)

On average, flying from Lord Howe Island to Aurukun Mission generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Aurukun Airport
City: Aurukun Mission
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: AUU
ICAO Code: YAUR
Coordinates: 13°21′14″S, 141°43′15″E