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How far is Cloncurry from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Cloncurry (Cloncurry Airport) is 765 miles / 1231 kilometers / 665 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Cloncurry (CNJ) is 1118 miles / 1799 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 30 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Cloncurry Airport

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765
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1231
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665
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Cloncurry

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 764.898 miles
  • 1230.984 kilometers
  • 664.678 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
  • 766.221 miles
  • 1233.113 kilometers
  • 665.828 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 Cloncurry?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Cloncurry Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Cloncurry generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 290 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 Cloncurry

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

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 Cloncurry Airport
City: Cloncurry
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CNJ
ICAO Code: YCCY
Coordinates: 20°40′6″S, 140°30′14″E