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How far is Lightning Ridge from Broome?

The distance between Broome (Broome International Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1808 miles / 2910 kilometers / 1571 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Broome (BME) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 2840 miles / 4570 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 17 minutes.

Broome International Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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1808
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2910
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1571
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Distance from Broome to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1808.125 miles
  • 2909.895 kilometers
  • 1571.217 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
  • 1807.076 miles
  • 2908.207 kilometers
  • 1570.306 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 Broome to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Broome International Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Broome International Airport (BME) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Broome to Lightning Ridge generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Broome International Airport (BME) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).

Airport information

Origin Broome International Airport
City: Broome
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BME
ICAO Code: YBRM
Coordinates: 17°56′40″S, 122°13′55″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