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How far is Christmas Island from Learmonth?

The distance between Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) and Christmas Island (Christmas Island Airport) is 983 miles / 1582 kilometers / 854 nautical miles.

RAAF Base Learmonth – Christmas Island Airport

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854
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Distance from Learmonth to Christmas Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 982.990 miles
  • 1581.968 kilometers
  • 854.195 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
  • 985.753 miles
  • 1586.415 kilometers
  • 856.596 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 Christmas Island?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Learmonth to Christmas Island Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH)

On average, flying from Learmonth to Christmas Island generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Learmonth to Christmas Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH).

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 Christmas Island Airport
City: Christmas Island
Country: Christmas Island Flag of Christmas Island
IATA Code: XCH
ICAO Code: YPXM
Coordinates: 10°27′2″S, 105°41′24″E