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How far is Lightning Ridge from Coconut Island?

The distance between Coconut Island (Coconut Island Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1372 miles / 2209 kilometers / 1193 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Coconut Island (CNC) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 1722 miles / 2772 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 21 minutes.

Coconut Island Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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1372
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2209
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1193
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Distance from Coconut Island to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1372.342 miles
  • 2208.571 kilometers
  • 1192.533 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
  • 1377.929 miles
  • 2217.562 kilometers
  • 1197.388 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 Coconut Island to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Coconut Island Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Coconut Island Airport (CNC) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Coconut Island to Lightning Ridge generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Coconut Island to Lightning Ridge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Coconut Island Airport (CNC) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).

Airport information

Origin Coconut Island Airport
City: Coconut Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CNC
ICAO Code: YCCT
Coordinates: 10°3′0″S, 143°4′12″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