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How far is Wipim from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Wipim (Wipim Airport) is 1460 miles / 2349 kilometers / 1269 nautical miles.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Wipim Airport

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1269
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Wipim

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1459.774 miles
  • 2349.278 kilometers
  • 1268.509 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
  • 1465.818 miles
  • 2359.005 kilometers
  • 1273.761 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 Wipim?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Wipim Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Wipim Airport (WPM)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Wipim generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lightning Ridge to Wipim

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

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 Wipim Airport
City: Wipim
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: WPM
ICAO Code: AYXP
Coordinates: 8°47′17″S, 142°52′55″E