How far is Horn Island from Lord Howe Island?
The distance between Lord Howe Island (Lord Howe Island Airport) and Horn Island (Horn Island Airport) is 1798 miles / 2894 kilometers / 1562 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Horn Island (HID) is 1973 miles / 3176 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 28 minutes.
Lord Howe Island Airport – Horn Island Airport
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Distance from Lord Howe Island to Horn Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lord Howe Island to Horn Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1798.091 miles
- 2893.747 kilometers
- 1562.499 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- 1801.977 miles
- 2900.000 kilometers
- 1565.875 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 Horn Island?
The estimated flight time from Lord Howe Island Airport to Horn Island Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lord Howe Island and Horn Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and Horn Island Airport (HID)
On average, flying from Lord Howe Island to Horn Island generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 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 Horn Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and Horn Island Airport (HID).
Airport information
| Origin | Lord Howe Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lord Howe Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | LDH |
| ICAO Code: | YLHI |
| Coordinates: | 31°32′17″S, 159°4′37″E |
| Destination | Horn Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Horn Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | HID |
| ICAO Code: | YHID |
| Coordinates: | 10°35′11″S, 142°17′23″E |