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How far is Lightning Ridge from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 7535 miles / 12127 kilometers / 6548 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7535.268 miles
  • 12126.838 kilometers
  • 6547.969 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
  • 7539.422 miles
  • 12133.524 kilometers
  • 6551.579 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 San Diego to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 14 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from San Diego to Lightning Ridge generates about 931 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 931 kilograms equals 2 053 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Lightning Ridge

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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