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How far is Lightning Ridge from Norfolk Island?

The distance between Norfolk Island (Norfolk Island Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1204 miles / 1938 kilometers / 1046 nautical miles.

Norfolk Island Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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1938
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1046
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Distance from Norfolk Island to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1204.148 miles
  • 1937.889 kilometers
  • 1046.376 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
  • 1201.845 miles
  • 1934.181 kilometers
  • 1044.374 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 Norfolk Island to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk Island Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 2 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk Island Airport (NLK) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Norfolk Island to Lightning Ridge generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 356 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Norfolk Island to Lightning Ridge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk Island Airport (NLK) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).

Airport information

Origin Norfolk Island Airport
City: Norfolk Island
Country: Norfolk Island Flag of Norfolk Island
IATA Code: NLK
ICAO Code: YSNF
Coordinates: 29°2′29″S, 167°56′20″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