How far is Whyalla from Lightning Ridge?
The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) is 667 miles / 1074 kilometers / 580 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Whyalla (WYA) is 879 miles / 1414 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 55 minutes.
Lightning Ridge Airport – Whyalla Airport
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Whyalla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lightning Ridge to Whyalla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 667.082 miles
- 1073.564 kilometers
- 579.678 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- 666.190 miles
- 1072.129 kilometers
- 578.903 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 Whyalla?
The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Whyalla Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lightning Ridge and Whyalla?
Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Whyalla Airport (WYA)
On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Whyalla generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 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 Whyalla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Whyalla Airport (WYA).
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 | Whyalla Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whyalla |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | WYA |
| ICAO Code: | YWHA |
| Coordinates: | 33°3′32″S, 137°30′50″E |