Distance between Lord Howe Island (LDH) and Sydney (SYD)
Flight distance from Lord Howe Island to Sydney (Lord Howe Island Airport – Sydney Airport) is 489 miles / 787 kilometers / 425 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Driving distance from Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Sydney (SYD) is 294 miles / 473 kilometers and travel time by car is about 5 hours 38 minutes.
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How far is Sydney from Lord Howe Island?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Lord Howe Island and Sydney. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 488.908 miles
- 786.821 kilometers
- 424.850 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 488.152 miles
- 785.604 kilometers
- 424.192 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).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Lord Howe Island and Sydney.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 97 kg (214 pounds).
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Lord Howe Island (LDH) → Sydney (SYD).
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