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How far is Lord Howe Island from Saibai Island?

The distance between Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) and Lord Howe Island (Lord Howe Island Airport) is 1855 miles / 2985 kilometers / 1612 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saibai Island (SBR) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) is 1985 miles / 3195 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 3 minutes.

Saibai Island Airport – Lord Howe Island Airport

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1855
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2985
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1612
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Distance from Saibai Island to Lord Howe Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1854.970 miles
  • 2985.285 kilometers
  • 1611.925 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
  • 1859.416 miles
  • 2992.440 kilometers
  • 1615.788 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 Saibai Island to Lord Howe Island?

The estimated flight time from Saibai Island Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saibai Island Airport (SBR) and Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)

On average, flying from Saibai Island to Lord Howe Island generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 451 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Saibai Island to Lord Howe Island

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

Airport information

Origin Saibai Island Airport
City: Saibai Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SBR
ICAO Code: YSII
Coordinates: 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E
Destination 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