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How far is Cairns from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 877 miles / 1411 kilometers / 762 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Cairns (CNS) is 1101 miles / 1772 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 51 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Cairns Airport

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877
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762
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Cairns

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 876.562 miles
  • 1410.689 kilometers
  • 761.711 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
  • 879.960 miles
  • 1416.158 kilometers
  • 764.664 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 Cairns?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Cairns Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Cairns Airport (CNS)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Cairns generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 312 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 Cairns

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

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 Cairns Airport
City: Cairns
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CNS
ICAO Code: YBCS
Coordinates: 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E