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How far is Denham from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Denham (Shark Bay Airport) is 2116 miles / 3405 kilometers / 1839 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Denham (MJK) is 2732 miles / 4396 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 7 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Shark Bay Airport

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2116
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3405
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1839
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Denham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2115.813 miles
  • 3405.072 kilometers
  • 1838.592 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
  • 2112.073 miles
  • 3399.052 kilometers
  • 1835.342 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 Denham?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Shark Bay Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Shark Bay Airport (MJK)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Denham generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 509 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 Denham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Shark Bay Airport (MJK).

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 Shark Bay Airport
City: Denham
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MJK
ICAO Code: YSHK
Coordinates: 25°53′38″S, 113°34′37″E