How far is Lightning Ridge from Maroochydore?
The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 369 miles / 593 kilometers / 320 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 524 miles / 843 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 4 minutes.
Sunshine Coast Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport
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Distance from Maroochydore to Lightning Ridge
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Maroochydore to Lightning Ridge. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 368.688 miles
- 593.345 kilometers
- 320.381 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- 368.553 miles
- 593.129 kilometers
- 320.264 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 Maroochydore to Lightning Ridge?
The estimated flight time from Sunshine Coast Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Maroochydore and Lightning Ridge?
Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)
On average, flying from Maroochydore to Lightning Ridge generates about 79 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 79 kilograms equals 175 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Maroochydore to Lightning Ridge
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Sunshine Coast Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Maroochydore |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MCY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMC |
| Coordinates: | 26°36′11″S, 153°5′27″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 |