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How far is Lightning Ridge from Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 7214 miles / 11611 kilometers / 6269 nautical miles.

Abu Dhabi International Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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Distance from Abu Dhabi to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7214.488 miles
  • 11610.593 kilometers
  • 6269.219 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
  • 7216.651 miles
  • 11614.074 kilometers
  • 6271.098 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 Abu Dhabi to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 14 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Abu Dhabi to Lightning Ridge generates about 885 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 885 kilograms equals 1 951 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Abu Dhabi to Lightning Ridge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).

Airport information

Origin Abu Dhabi International Airport
City: Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: AUH
ICAO Code: OMAA
Coordinates: 24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″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