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How far is Bamaga from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Bamaga (Northern Peninsula Airport) is 1322 miles / 2128 kilometers / 1149 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Bamaga (ABM) is 1702 miles / 2739 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 34 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Northern Peninsula Airport

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1322
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2128
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1149
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Bamaga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1322.099 miles
  • 2127.712 kilometers
  • 1148.873 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
  • 1327.278 miles
  • 2136.047 kilometers
  • 1153.373 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 Lightning Ridge to Bamaga?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Northern Peninsula Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Bamaga generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Northern Peninsula Airport
City: Bamaga
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ABM
ICAO Code: YBAM
Coordinates: 10°57′2″S, 142°27′32″E