How far is Lightning Ridge from McArthur River?
The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1172 miles / 1886 kilometers / 1018 nautical miles.
The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 1624 miles / 2614 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 50 minutes.
McArthur River Mine Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport
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Distance from McArthur River to Lightning Ridge
There are several ways to calculate the distance from McArthur River to Lightning Ridge. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1171.767 miles
- 1885.777 kilometers
- 1018.238 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- 1173.748 miles
- 1888.965 kilometers
- 1019.959 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 McArthur River to Lightning Ridge?
The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between McArthur River and Lightning Ridge?
Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)
On average, flying from McArthur River to Lightning Ridge generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from McArthur River to Lightning Ridge
See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).
Airport information
| Origin | McArthur River Mine Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McArthur River |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MCV |
| ICAO Code: | YMHU |
| Coordinates: | 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E |
| Destination | Lightning Ridge Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lightning Ridge |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | LHG |
| ICAO Code: | YLRD |
| Coordinates: | 29°27′24″S, 147°59′2″E |