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How far is Lightning Ridge from Bora Bora?

The distance between Bora Bora (Bora Bora Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 3902 miles / 6280 kilometers / 3391 nautical miles.

Bora Bora Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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Distance from Bora Bora to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3901.925 miles
  • 6279.540 kilometers
  • 3390.680 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
  • 3896.747 miles
  • 6271.207 kilometers
  • 3386.181 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 Bora Bora to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Bora Bora Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 7 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bora Bora Airport (BOB) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Bora Bora to Lightning Ridge generates about 444 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 444 kilograms equals 979 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bora Bora to Lightning Ridge

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

Airport information

Origin Bora Bora Airport
City: Bora Bora
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: BOB
ICAO Code: NTTB
Coordinates: 16°26′39″S, 151°45′3″W
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