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How far is Lightning Ridge from Brisbane?

The distance between Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 343 miles / 553 kilometers / 298 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brisbane (BNE) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 464 miles / 746 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 45 minutes.

Brisbane Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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Distance from Brisbane to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 343.497 miles
  • 552.806 kilometers
  • 298.491 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
  • 343.163 miles
  • 552.267 kilometers
  • 298.200 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 Brisbane to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Brisbane Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Brisbane to Lightning Ridge generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 167 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).

Airport information

Origin Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″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