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How far is Boigu Island from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Boigu Island (Boigu Island Airport) is 1441 miles / 2318 kilometers / 1252 nautical miles.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Boigu Island Airport

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2318
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1252
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Boigu Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1440.514 miles
  • 2318.283 kilometers
  • 1251.773 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
  • 1446.315 miles
  • 2327.618 kilometers
  • 1256.813 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 Boigu Island?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Boigu Island Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Boigu Island Airport (GIC)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Boigu Island generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lightning Ridge to Boigu Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Boigu Island Airport (GIC).

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 Boigu Island Airport
City: Boigu Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GIC
ICAO Code: YBOI
Coordinates: 9°13′58″S, 142°13′4″E