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How far is Lightning Ridge from Lockhart River?

The distance between Lockhart River (Lockhart River Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1186 miles / 1908 kilometers / 1030 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lockhart River (IRG) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 1557 miles / 2506 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 56 minutes.

Lockhart River Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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1186
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1908
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1030
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Distance from Lockhart River to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1185.607 miles
  • 1908.049 kilometers
  • 1030.264 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
  • 1190.205 miles
  • 1915.449 kilometers
  • 1034.260 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 Lockhart River to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Lockhart River Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lockhart River Airport (IRG) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Lockhart River to Lightning Ridge generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Lockhart River Airport
City: Lockhart River
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: IRG
ICAO Code: YLHR
Coordinates: 12°47′12″S, 143°18′17″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