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How far is Lightning Ridge from Tarawa?

The distance between Tarawa (Bonriki International Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 2695 miles / 4337 kilometers / 2342 nautical miles.

Bonriki International Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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2695
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4337
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2342
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Distance from Tarawa to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2695.155 miles
  • 4337.431 kilometers
  • 2342.025 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
  • 2701.778 miles
  • 4348.090 kilometers
  • 2347.781 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 Tarawa to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Bonriki International Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 5 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bonriki International Airport (TRW) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Tarawa to Lightning Ridge generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 657 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tarawa to Lightning Ridge

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

Airport information

Origin Bonriki International Airport
City: Tarawa
Country: Kiribati Flag of Kiribati
IATA Code: TRW
ICAO Code: NGTA
Coordinates: 1°22′53″N, 173°8′49″E
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