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How far is Lightning Ridge from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 5435 miles / 8748 kilometers / 4723 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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Distance from Malé to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5435.449 miles
  • 8747.507 kilometers
  • 4723.276 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
  • 5434.278 miles
  • 8745.622 kilometers
  • 4722.258 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 Malé to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 10 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Malé to Lightning Ridge generates about 641 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 641 kilograms equals 1 413 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Lightning Ridge

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

Airport information

Origin Velana International Airport
City: Malé
Country: Maldives Flag of Maldives
IATA Code: MLE
ICAO Code: VRMM
Coordinates: 4°11′30″N, 73°31′44″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