How far is Lightning Ridge from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 8760 miles / 14098 kilometers / 7612 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Lightning Ridge
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Lightning Ridge. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8760.038 miles
- 14097.915 kilometers
- 7612.265 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- 8749.110 miles
- 14080.327 kilometers
- 7602.768 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 Rio De Janeiro to Lightning Ridge?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 17 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Lightning Ridge?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Lightning Ridge generates about 1 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 111 kilograms equals 2 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Lightning Ridge
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |
| Destination | Lightning Ridge Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lightning Ridge |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | LHG |
| ICAO Code: | YLRD |
| Coordinates: | 29°27′24″S, 147°59′2″E |