How far is Melbourne from Lightning Ridge?
The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) is 594 miles / 957 kilometers / 517 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Melbourne (MEL) is 720 miles / 1159 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 21 minutes.
Lightning Ridge Airport – Melbourne Airport
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Melbourne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lightning Ridge to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 594.464 miles
- 956.696 kilometers
- 516.575 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- 595.707 miles
- 958.698 kilometers
- 517.655 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 Melbourne?
The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Melbourne Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lightning Ridge and Melbourne?
There is no time difference between Lightning Ridge and Melbourne.
Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Melbourne Airport (MEL)
On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Melbourne generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 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 Melbourne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Melbourne Airport (MEL).
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 | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |