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How far is Lightning Ridge from Canberra?

The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 409 miles / 659 kilometers / 356 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Canberra (CBR) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 467 miles / 752 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 46 minutes.

Canberra Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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409
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356
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Distance from Canberra to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 409.276 miles
  • 658.665 kilometers
  • 355.651 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
  • 410.328 miles
  • 660.360 kilometers
  • 356.566 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 Canberra to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Canberra and Lightning Ridge?

There is no time difference between Canberra and Lightning Ridge.

Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Canberra to Lightning Ridge generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 188 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″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