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How far is Kalgoorlie from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Kalgoorlie (Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport) is 1587 miles / 2554 kilometers / 1379 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Kalgoorlie (KGI) is 1979 miles / 3185 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 12 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport

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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Kalgoorlie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1587.087 miles
  • 2554.168 kilometers
  • 1379.141 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
  • 1584.003 miles
  • 2549.206 kilometers
  • 1376.461 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 Kalgoorlie?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport (KGI)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Kalgoorlie generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 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 Kalgoorlie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport (KGI).

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 Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport
City: Kalgoorlie
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KGI
ICAO Code: YPKG
Coordinates: 30°47′21″S, 121°27′43″E