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How far is King Island, Tasmania from Lord Howe Island?

The distance between Lord Howe Island (Lord Howe Island Airport) and King Island, Tasmania (King Island Airport) is 1028 miles / 1654 kilometers / 893 nautical miles.

Lord Howe Island Airport – King Island Airport

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1028
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1654
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893
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Flight time duration
2 h 26 min
CO2 emission
153 kg

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Distance from Lord Howe Island to King Island, Tasmania

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1027.727 miles
  • 1653.967 kilometers
  • 893.071 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
  • 1026.835 miles
  • 1652.531 kilometers
  • 892.295 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 King Island, Tasmania?

The estimated flight time from Lord Howe Island Airport to King Island Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and King Island Airport (KNS)

On average, flying from Lord Howe Island to King Island, Tasmania generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lord Howe Island to King Island, Tasmania

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

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 King Island Airport
City: King Island, Tasmania
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KNS
ICAO Code: YKII
Coordinates: 39°52′38″S, 143°52′40″E