How far is McArthur River from Lightning Ridge?
The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 1172 miles / 1886 kilometers / 1018 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1739 miles / 2798 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 48 minutes.
Lightning Ridge Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to McArthur River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lightning Ridge to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1171.767 miles
- 1885.777 kilometers
- 1018.238 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- 1173.748 miles
- 1888.965 kilometers
- 1019.959 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 McArthur River?
The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lightning Ridge and McArthur River?
Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)
On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to McArthur River generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 McArthur River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).
Airport information
| Origin | Lightning Ridge Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lightning Ridge |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | LHG |
| ICAO Code: | YLRD |
| Coordinates: | 29°27′24″S, 147°59′2″E |
| Destination | McArthur River Mine Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McArthur River |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MCV |
| ICAO Code: | YMHU |
| Coordinates: | 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E |