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How far is Lightning Ridge from Cunnamulla?

The distance between Cunnamulla (Cunnamulla Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 174 miles / 280 kilometers / 151 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cunnamulla (CMA) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 237 miles / 381 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 9 minutes.

Cunnamulla Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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Distance from Cunnamulla to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 173.791 miles
  • 279.690 kilometers
  • 151.020 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
  • 173.750 miles
  • 279.624 kilometers
  • 150.985 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 Cunnamulla to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Cunnamulla Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cunnamulla Airport (CMA) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Cunnamulla to Lightning Ridge generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 112 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Cunnamulla Airport
City: Cunnamulla
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CMA
ICAO Code: YCMU
Coordinates: 28°1′48″S, 145°37′19″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