How far is Lightning Ridge from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1664 miles / 2679 kilometers / 1446 nautical miles.

Distance from Christchurch to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1664.349 miles
• 2678.510 kilometers
• 1446.279 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

• 1662.970 miles
• 2676.291 kilometers
• 1445.081 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 Christchurch to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Christchurch and Lightning Ridge?

The time difference between Christchurch and Lightning Ridge is 2 hours. Lightning Ridge is 2 hours behind Christchurch.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Lightning Ridge generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Lightning Ridge

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

Airport information

Origin	Christchurch Airport
City:	Christchurch
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	CHC
ICAO Code:	NZCH
Coordinates:	43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E

Destination	Lightning Ridge Airport
City:	Lightning Ridge
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	LHG
ICAO Code:	YLRD
Coordinates:	29°27′24″S, 147°59′2″E