How far is Lightning Ridge from Port Moresby?
The distance between Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1378 miles / 2217 kilometers / 1197 nautical miles.
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport
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Distance from Port Moresby to Lightning Ridge
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Port Moresby to Lightning Ridge. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1377.600 miles
- 2217.032 kilometers
- 1197.101 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- 1383.672 miles
- 2226.804 kilometers
- 1202.378 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 Port Moresby to Lightning Ridge?
The estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Port Moresby and Lightning Ridge?
Flight carbon footprint between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)
On average, flying from Port Moresby to Lightning Ridge generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Port Moresby to Lightning Ridge
See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Port Moresby |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | POM |
| ICAO Code: | AYPY |
| Coordinates: | 9°26′36″S, 147°13′12″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 |