How far is Lightning Ridge from Rottnest Island?
The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1931 miles / 3108 kilometers / 1678 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 2308 miles / 3714 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 7 minutes.
Rottnest Island Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport
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Distance from Rottnest Island to Lightning Ridge
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rottnest Island to Lightning Ridge. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1931.494 miles
- 3108.438 kilometers
- 1678.422 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- 1927.728 miles
- 3102.378 kilometers
- 1675.150 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 Rottnest Island to Lightning Ridge?
The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rottnest Island and Lightning Ridge?
Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)
On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Lightning Ridge generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rottnest Island to Lightning Ridge
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Rottnest Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rottnest Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | RTS |
| ICAO Code: | YRTI |
| Coordinates: | 32°0′24″S, 115°32′24″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 |