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How far is Coober Pedy from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Coober Pedy (Coober Pedy Airport) is 801 miles / 1289 kilometers / 696 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Coober Pedy (CPD) is 1165 miles / 1875 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 5 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Coober Pedy Airport

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801
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1289
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696
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Coober Pedy

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 801.173 miles
  • 1289.363 kilometers
  • 696.200 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
  • 799.643 miles
  • 1286.901 kilometers
  • 694.871 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 Coober Pedy?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Coober Pedy Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Coober Pedy generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 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 Coober Pedy

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Coober Pedy Airport (CPD).

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 Coober Pedy Airport
City: Coober Pedy
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CPD
ICAO Code: YCBP
Coordinates: 29°2′24″S, 134°43′15″E