How far is Lightning Ridge from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 594 miles / 957 kilometers / 517 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 719 miles / 1157 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 24 minutes.
Melbourne Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Lightning Ridge
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Lightning Ridge. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 594.464 miles
- 956.696 kilometers
- 516.575 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- 595.707 miles
- 958.698 kilometers
- 517.655 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 Melbourne to Lightning Ridge?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Lightning Ridge?
There is no time difference between Melbourne and Lightning Ridge.
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Lightning Ridge generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Melbourne to Lightning Ridge
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″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 |