How far is Lightning Ridge from Meekatharra?
The distance between Meekatharra (Meekatharra Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1804 miles / 2904 kilometers / 1568 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Meekatharra (MKR) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 2407 miles / 3874 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 22 minutes.
Meekatharra Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport
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Distance from Meekatharra to Lightning Ridge
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Meekatharra to Lightning Ridge. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1804.401 miles
- 2903.903 kilometers
- 1567.982 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- 1801.164 miles
- 2898.692 kilometers
- 1565.168 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 Meekatharra to Lightning Ridge?
The estimated flight time from Meekatharra Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Meekatharra and Lightning Ridge?
Flight carbon footprint between Meekatharra Airport (MKR) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)
On average, flying from Meekatharra to Lightning Ridge generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Meekatharra to Lightning Ridge
See the map of the shortest flight path between Meekatharra Airport (MKR) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Meekatharra Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Meekatharra |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MKR |
| ICAO Code: | YMEK |
| Coordinates: | 26°36′42″S, 118°32′52″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 |