How far is Lightning Ridge from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 9182 miles / 14776 kilometers / 7979 nautical miles.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Lightning Ridge
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Lightning Ridge. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9181.519 miles
- 14776.223 kilometers
- 7978.522 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- 9183.331 miles
- 14779.139 kilometers
- 7980.097 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 Rockford to Lightning Ridge?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 17 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Lightning Ridge?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)
On average, flying from Rockford to Lightning Ridge generates about 1 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 175 kilograms equals 2 590 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Rockford to Lightning Ridge
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Rockford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rockford, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RFD |
| ICAO Code: | KRFD |
| Coordinates: | 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W |
| Destination | Lightning Ridge Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lightning Ridge |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | LHG |
| ICAO Code: | YLRD |
| Coordinates: | 29°27′24″S, 147°59′2″E |