How far is Mackay from Lightning Ridge?
The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 575 miles / 926 kilometers / 500 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Mackay (MKY) is 744 miles / 1197 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 10 minutes.
Lightning Ridge Airport – Mackay Airport
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Mackay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lightning Ridge to Mackay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 575.170 miles
- 925.647 kilometers
- 499.809 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- 577.278 miles
- 929.039 kilometers
- 501.641 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 Mackay?
The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Mackay Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lightning Ridge and Mackay?
Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Mackay Airport (MKY)
On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Mackay generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 241 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 Mackay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Mackay Airport (MKY).
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 | Mackay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mackay |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MKY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMK |
| Coordinates: | 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E |