How far is Elcho Island from Learmonth?
The distance between Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 1582 miles / 2546 kilometers / 1375 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Learmonth (LEA) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 2196 miles / 3534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 26 minutes.
RAAF Base Learmonth – Elcho Island Airport
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Distance from Learmonth to Elcho Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Learmonth to Elcho Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1581.863 miles
- 2545.761 kilometers
- 1374.601 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- 1581.544 miles
- 2545.249 kilometers
- 1374.324 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 Learmonth to Elcho Island?
The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Learmonth to Elcho Island Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Learmonth and Elcho Island?
Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)
On average, flying from Learmonth to Elcho Island generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Learmonth to Elcho Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).
Airport information
| Origin | RAAF Base Learmonth |
|---|---|
| City: | Learmonth |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | LEA |
| ICAO Code: | YPLM |
| Coordinates: | 22°14′8″S, 114°5′20″E |
| Destination | Elcho Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elcho Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | ELC |
| ICAO Code: | YELD |
| Coordinates: | 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E |