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How far is Lightning Ridge from Pago Pago?

The distance between Pago Pago (Pago Pago International Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 2831 miles / 4555 kilometers / 2460 nautical miles.

Pago Pago International Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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Distance from Pago Pago to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2830.616 miles
  • 4555.435 kilometers
  • 2459.738 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
  • 2828.325 miles
  • 4551.747 kilometers
  • 2457.747 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 Pago Pago to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Pago Pago International Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Pago Pago to Lightning Ridge generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 692 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Pago Pago to Lightning Ridge

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

Airport information

Origin Pago Pago International Airport
City: Pago Pago
Country: American Samoa Flag of American Samoa
IATA Code: PPG
ICAO Code: NSTU
Coordinates: 14°19′51″S, 170°42′36″W
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