How far is Lightning Ridge from Richmond?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 675 miles / 1087 kilometers / 587 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RCM) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 992 miles / 1596 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 32 minutes.
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Distance from Richmond to Lightning Ridge
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Lightning Ridge. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 675.276 miles
- 1086.751 kilometers
- 586.798 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- 677.078 miles
- 1089.651 kilometers
- 588.364 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 Richmond to Lightning Ridge?
The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Lightning Ridge?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)
On average, flying from Richmond to Lightning Ridge generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 269 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Lightning Ridge
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | RCM |
| ICAO Code: | YRMD |
| Coordinates: | 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″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 |