How far is Yam Island from Lightning Ridge?
The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) is 1387 miles / 2232 kilometers / 1205 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Yam Island (XMY) is 1722 miles / 2772 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 20 minutes.
Lightning Ridge Airport – Yam Island Airport
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Yam Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lightning Ridge to Yam Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1386.827 miles
- 2231.881 kilometers
- 1205.119 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- 1392.438 miles
- 2240.911 kilometers
- 1209.995 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 Yam Island?
The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Yam Island Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lightning Ridge and Yam Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Yam Island Airport (XMY)
On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Yam Island generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 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 Yam Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Yam Island Airport (XMY).
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 | Yam Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yam Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | XMY |
| ICAO Code: | YYMI |
| Coordinates: | 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E |