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How far is Balimo from Lord Howe Island?

The distance between Lord Howe Island (Lord Howe Island Airport) and Balimo (Balimo Airport) is 1922 miles / 3093 kilometers / 1670 nautical miles.

Lord Howe Island Airport – Balimo Airport

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1922
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1670
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Distance from Lord Howe Island to Balimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1921.825 miles
  • 3092.877 kilometers
  • 1670.020 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
  • 1926.879 miles
  • 3101.012 kilometers
  • 1674.412 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 Balimo?

The estimated flight time from Lord Howe Island Airport to Balimo Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and Balimo Airport (OPU)

On average, flying from Lord Howe Island to Balimo generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 464 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 Balimo

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

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 Balimo Airport
City: Balimo
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: OPU
ICAO Code: AYBM
Coordinates: 8°3′0″S, 142°55′58″E