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How far is Meekatharra from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Meekatharra (Meekatharra Airport) is 1804 miles / 2904 kilometers / 1568 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Meekatharra (MKR) is 2426 miles / 3905 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 10 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Meekatharra Airport

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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Meekatharra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1804.401 miles
  • 2903.903 kilometers
  • 1567.982 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
  • 1801.164 miles
  • 2898.692 kilometers
  • 1565.168 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 Meekatharra?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Meekatharra Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Meekatharra Airport (MKR)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Meekatharra generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 442 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 Meekatharra

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

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 Meekatharra Airport
City: Meekatharra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKR
ICAO Code: YMEK
Coordinates: 26°36′42″S, 118°32′52″E