How far is Lightning Ridge from Kaitaia?
The distance between Kaitaia (Kaitaia Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1526 miles / 2456 kilometers / 1326 nautical miles.
Kaitaia Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport
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Distance from Kaitaia to Lightning Ridge
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kaitaia to Lightning Ridge. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1526.330 miles
- 2456.391 kilometers
- 1326.345 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- 1523.643 miles
- 2452.065 kilometers
- 1324.009 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 Kaitaia to Lightning Ridge?
The estimated flight time from Kaitaia Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kaitaia and Lightning Ridge?
Flight carbon footprint between Kaitaia Airport (KAT) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)
On average, flying from Kaitaia to Lightning Ridge generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kaitaia to Lightning Ridge
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kaitaia Airport (KAT) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Kaitaia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kaitaia |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | KAT |
| ICAO Code: | NZKT |
| Coordinates: | 35°4′11″S, 173°17′6″E |
| Destination | Lightning Ridge Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lightning Ridge |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | LHG |
| ICAO Code: | YLRD |
| Coordinates: | 29°27′24″S, 147°59′2″E |