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How far is Lightning Ridge from Haa Dhaalu Atoll?

The distance between Haa Dhaalu Atoll (Hanimaadhoo International Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 5547 miles / 8928 kilometers / 4821 nautical miles.

Hanimaadhoo International Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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Distance from Haa Dhaalu Atoll to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5547.471 miles
  • 8927.789 kilometers
  • 4820.620 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
  • 5547.085 miles
  • 8927.168 kilometers
  • 4820.285 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 Haa Dhaalu Atoll to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Hanimaadhoo International Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 11 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Haa Dhaalu Atoll to Lightning Ridge generates about 656 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 656 kilograms equals 1 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Haa Dhaalu Atoll to Lightning Ridge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).

Airport information

Origin Hanimaadhoo International Airport
City: Haa Dhaalu Atoll
Country: Maldives Flag of Maldives
IATA Code: HAQ
ICAO Code: VRMH
Coordinates: 6°44′39″N, 73°10′13″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