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How far is Esperance from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Esperance (Esperance Airport) is 1566 miles / 2520 kilometers / 1361 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Esperance (EPR) is 1978 miles / 3183 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 9 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Esperance Airport

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1566
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2520
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1361
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Esperance

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1566.015 miles
  • 2520.257 kilometers
  • 1360.830 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
  • 1563.094 miles
  • 2515.557 kilometers
  • 1358.292 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 Esperance?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Esperance Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Esperance Airport (EPR)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Esperance generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 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 Esperance

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

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 Esperance Airport
City: Esperance
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: EPR
ICAO Code: YESP
Coordinates: 33°41′3″S, 121°49′22″E