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How far is Lightning Ridge from Luqa?

The distance between Luqa (Malta International Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 9723 miles / 15648 kilometers / 8449 nautical miles.

Malta International Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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9723
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15648
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8449
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Flight time duration
18 h 54 min
CO2 emission
1 258 kg

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Distance from Luqa to Lightning Ridge

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Luqa to Lightning Ridge. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9723.156 miles
  • 15647.902 kilometers
  • 8449.191 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
  • 9721.786 miles
  • 15645.698 kilometers
  • 8448.001 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 Luqa to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Malta International Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 18 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Luqa to Lightning Ridge generates about 1 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 258 kilograms equals 2 774 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Luqa to Lightning Ridge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).

Airport information

Origin Malta International Airport
City: Luqa
Country: Malta Flag of Malta
IATA Code: MLA
ICAO Code: LMML
Coordinates: 35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″E
Destination Lightning Ridge Airport
City: Lightning Ridge
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LHG
ICAO Code: YLRD
Coordinates: 29°27′24″S, 147°59′2″E