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How far is Lightning Ridge from Sapporo?

The distance between Sapporo (New Chitose Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 4986 miles / 8024 kilometers / 4332 nautical miles.

New Chitose Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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Distance from Sapporo to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4985.612 miles
  • 8023.565 kilometers
  • 4332.379 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
  • 5006.743 miles
  • 8057.572 kilometers
  • 4350.741 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 Sapporo to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from New Chitose Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 9 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Sapporo to Lightning Ridge generates about 582 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 582 kilograms equals 1 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sapporo to Lightning Ridge

See the map of the shortest flight path between New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).

Airport information

Origin New Chitose Airport
City: Sapporo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: CTS
ICAO Code: RJCC
Coordinates: 42°46′30″N, 141°41′31″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