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How far is Lightning Ridge from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 7665 miles / 12335 kilometers / 6660 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7664.573 miles
  • 12334.935 kilometers
  • 6660.332 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
  • 7673.156 miles
  • 12348.748 kilometers
  • 6667.790 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 Seattle to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 15 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Seattle to Lightning Ridge generates about 950 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 950 kilograms equals 2 094 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Lightning Ridge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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