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How far is Nhulunbuy from Learmonth?

The distance between Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) and Nhulunbuy (Gove Airport) is 1648 miles / 2652 kilometers / 1432 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Learmonth (LEA) to Nhulunbuy (GOV) is 2196 miles / 3534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 4 minutes.

RAAF Base Learmonth – Gove Airport

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1648
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2652
Kilometers
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1432
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 37 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
189 kg

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Distance from Learmonth to Nhulunbuy

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1647.853 miles
  • 2651.963 kilometers
  • 1431.945 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
  • 1647.268 miles
  • 2651.021 kilometers
  • 1431.437 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 Nhulunbuy?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Learmonth to Gove Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Gove Airport (GOV)

On average, flying from Learmonth to Nhulunbuy generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 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 Nhulunbuy

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Gove Airport (GOV).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Gove Airport
City: Nhulunbuy
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GOV
ICAO Code: YPGV
Coordinates: 12°16′9″S, 136°49′4″E