How far is Lightning Ridge from Merimbula?
The distance between Merimbula (Merimbula Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 525 miles / 846 kilometers / 457 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Merimbula (MIM) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 617 miles / 993 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 6 minutes.
Merimbula Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport
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Distance from Merimbula to Lightning Ridge
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Merimbula to Lightning Ridge. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 525.389 miles
- 845.532 kilometers
- 456.551 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- 526.638 miles
- 847.541 kilometers
- 457.636 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 Merimbula to Lightning Ridge?
The estimated flight time from Merimbula Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Merimbula and Lightning Ridge?
There is no time difference between Merimbula and Lightning Ridge.
Flight carbon footprint between Merimbula Airport (MIM) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)
On average, flying from Merimbula to Lightning Ridge generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 226 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Merimbula to Lightning Ridge
See the map of the shortest flight path between Merimbula Airport (MIM) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Merimbula Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Merimbula |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MIM |
| ICAO Code: | YMER |
| Coordinates: | 36°54′30″S, 149°54′3″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 |