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How far is Sydney from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 362 miles / 583 kilometers / 315 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Sydney (SYD) is 449 miles / 722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 57 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Sydney Airport

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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 361.952 miles
  • 582.505 kilometers
  • 314.528 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
  • 362.500 miles
  • 583.388 kilometers
  • 315.004 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 Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Sydney Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lightning Ridge and Sydney?

There is no time difference between Lightning Ridge and Sydney.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Sydney Airport (SYD)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Sydney generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 173 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 Sydney

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

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 Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E