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How far is Lightning Ridge from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 7503 miles / 12076 kilometers / 6520 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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7503
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12076
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6520
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Distance from Los Angeles to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7503.373 miles
  • 12075.509 kilometers
  • 6520.253 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
  • 7508.062 miles
  • 12083.054 kilometers
  • 6524.327 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 Los Angeles to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 14 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Lightning Ridge generates about 926 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 926 kilograms equals 2 042 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Lightning Ridge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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