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How far is Lightning Ridge from Kubin Island?

The distance between Kubin Island (Kubin Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1375 miles / 2212 kilometers / 1194 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kubin Island (KUG) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 1722 miles / 2772 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 21 minutes.

Kubin Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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1375
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2212
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1194
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Distance from Kubin Island to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1374.520 miles
  • 2212.076 kilometers
  • 1194.425 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
  • 1379.943 miles
  • 2220.804 kilometers
  • 1199.138 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 Kubin Island to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Kubin Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kubin Airport (KUG) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Kubin Island to Lightning Ridge generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 378 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kubin Island to Lightning Ridge

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

Airport information

Origin Kubin Airport
City: Kubin Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KUG
ICAO Code: YKUB
Coordinates: 10°13′30″S, 142°13′4″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