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How far is Lightning Ridge from Leinster?

The distance between Leinster (Leinster Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1657 miles / 2667 kilometers / 1440 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Leinster (LER) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 2196 miles / 3534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 55 minutes.

Leinster Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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1657
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2667
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1440
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Distance from Leinster to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1657.245 miles
  • 2667.077 kilometers
  • 1440.106 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
  • 1654.157 miles
  • 2662.108 kilometers
  • 1437.423 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 Leinster to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Leinster Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leinster Airport (LER) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Leinster to Lightning Ridge generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Leinster to Lightning Ridge

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

Airport information

Origin Leinster Airport
City: Leinster
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LER
ICAO Code: YLST
Coordinates: 27°50′35″S, 120°42′10″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