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How far is Lightning Ridge from Edward River?

The distance between Edward River (Edward River Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1081 miles / 1740 kilometers / 940 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edward River (EDR) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 1496 miles / 2408 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 47 minutes.

Edward River Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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Distance from Edward River to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1081.317 miles
  • 1740.210 kilometers
  • 939.638 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
  • 1084.914 miles
  • 1745.999 kilometers
  • 942.764 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 Edward River to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Edward River Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edward River Airport (EDR) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Edward River to Lightning Ridge generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Edward River to Lightning Ridge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edward River Airport (EDR) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).

Airport information

Origin Edward River Airport
City: Edward River
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: EDR
ICAO Code: YPMP
Coordinates: 14°53′48″S, 141°36′32″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