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How far is Lightning Ridge from Bamaga?

The distance between Bamaga (Northern Peninsula Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1322 miles / 2128 kilometers / 1149 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bamaga (ABM) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 1702 miles / 2739 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 34 minutes.

Northern Peninsula Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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1322
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2128
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1149
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Distance from Bamaga to Lightning Ridge

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bamaga to Lightning Ridge. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1322.099 miles
  • 2127.712 kilometers
  • 1148.873 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
  • 1327.278 miles
  • 2136.047 kilometers
  • 1153.373 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 Bamaga to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Northern Peninsula Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Bamaga to Lightning Ridge generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bamaga to Lightning Ridge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).

Airport information

Origin Northern Peninsula Airport
City: Bamaga
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ABM
ICAO Code: YBAM
Coordinates: 10°57′2″S, 142°27′32″E
Destination Lightning Ridge Airport
City: Lightning Ridge
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LHG
ICAO Code: YLRD
Coordinates: 29°27′24″S, 147°59′2″E