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How far is Lightning Ridge from Hamilton?

The distance between Hamilton (Hamilton Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1672 miles / 2691 kilometers / 1453 nautical miles.

Hamilton Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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1672
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2691
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1453
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Distance from Hamilton to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1671.817 miles
  • 2690.529 kilometers
  • 1452.769 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
  • 1669.169 miles
  • 2686.268 kilometers
  • 1450.469 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 Hamilton to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Hamilton Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hamilton Airport (HLZ) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Hamilton to Lightning Ridge generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hamilton to Lightning Ridge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hamilton Airport (HLZ) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).

Airport information

Origin Hamilton Airport
City: Hamilton
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: HLZ
ICAO Code: NZHN
Coordinates: 37°52′0″S, 175°19′55″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