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How far is Learmonth from Lord Howe Island?

The distance between Lord Howe Island (Lord Howe Island Airport) and Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) is 2830 miles / 4554 kilometers / 2459 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Learmonth (LEA) is 3249 miles / 5228 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 55 minutes.

Lord Howe Island Airport – RAAF Base Learmonth

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2830
Miles
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4554
Kilometers
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2459
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 51 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
314 kg

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Distance from Lord Howe Island to Learmonth

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2829.971 miles
  • 4554.397 kilometers
  • 2459.178 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
  • 2825.649 miles
  • 4547.442 kilometers
  • 2455.422 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 Learmonth?

The estimated flight time from Lord Howe Island Airport to RAAF Base Learmonth is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA)

On average, flying from Lord Howe Island to Learmonth generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 692 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 Learmonth

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA).

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 RAAF Base Learmonth
City: Learmonth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LEA
ICAO Code: YPLM
Coordinates: 22°14′8″S, 114°5′20″E