How far is Saibai Island from Lightning Ridge?
The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) is 1424 miles / 2292 kilometers / 1238 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Saibai Island (SBR) is 1717 miles / 2764 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 19 minutes.
Lightning Ridge Airport – Saibai Island Airport
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Saibai Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lightning Ridge to Saibai Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1424.163 miles
- 2291.968 kilometers
- 1237.564 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- 1429.955 miles
- 2301.290 kilometers
- 1242.597 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 Saibai Island?
The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Saibai Island Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lightning Ridge and Saibai Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR)
On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Saibai Island generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 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 Saibai Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR).
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 | Saibai Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Saibai Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | SBR |
| ICAO Code: | YSII |
| Coordinates: | 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E |