How far is Lightning Ridge from Nuku'alofa?
The distance between Nuku'alofa (Fuaʻamotu International Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 2364 miles / 3804 kilometers / 2054 nautical miles.
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Distance from Nuku'alofa to Lightning Ridge
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nuku'alofa to Lightning Ridge. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2363.699 miles
- 3804.004 kilometers
- 2053.998 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- 2360.350 miles
- 3798.615 kilometers
- 2051.088 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 Nuku'alofa to Lightning Ridge?
The estimated flight time from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nuku'alofa and Lightning Ridge?
Flight carbon footprint between Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)
On average, flying from Nuku'alofa to Lightning Ridge generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 572 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nuku'alofa to Lightning Ridge
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Fuaʻamotu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nuku'alofa |
| Country: | Tonga  |
| IATA Code: | TBU |
| ICAO Code: | NFTF |
| Coordinates: | 21°14′28″S, 175°8′59″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 |