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How far is Lightning Ridge from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 7470 miles / 12022 kilometers / 6491 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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6491
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Distance from Sacramento to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7470.052 miles
  • 12021.884 kilometers
  • 6491.298 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
  • 7476.525 miles
  • 12032.301 kilometers
  • 6496.923 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 Sacramento to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 14 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Lightning Ridge generates about 922 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 922 kilograms equals 2 032 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Lightning Ridge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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