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How far is Merimbula from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Merimbula (Merimbula Airport) is 525 miles / 846 kilometers / 457 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Merimbula (MIM) is 617 miles / 993 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 6 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Merimbula Airport

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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Merimbula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 525.389 miles
  • 845.532 kilometers
  • 456.551 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
  • 526.638 miles
  • 847.541 kilometers
  • 457.636 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 Merimbula?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Merimbula Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lightning Ridge and Merimbula?

There is no time difference between Lightning Ridge and Merimbula.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Merimbula Airport (MIM)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Merimbula generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 226 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 Merimbula

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

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 Merimbula Airport
City: Merimbula
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MIM
ICAO Code: YMER
Coordinates: 36°54′30″S, 149°54′3″E