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How far is Lightning Ridge from Hilo, HI?

The distance between Hilo (Hilo International Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 5084 miles / 8182 kilometers / 4418 nautical miles.

Hilo International Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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Distance from Hilo to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5084.012 miles
  • 8181.924 kilometers
  • 4417.886 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
  • 5091.408 miles
  • 8193.828 kilometers
  • 4424.313 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 Hilo to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Hilo International Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 10 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hilo International Airport (ITO) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Hilo to Lightning Ridge generates about 595 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 595 kilograms equals 1 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hilo to Lightning Ridge

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

Airport information

Origin Hilo International Airport
City: Hilo, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ITO
ICAO Code: PHTO
Coordinates: 19°43′17″N, 155°2′52″W
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