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How far is Lightning Ridge from Yam Island?

The distance between Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1387 miles / 2232 kilometers / 1205 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yam Island (XMY) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 1722 miles / 2772 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 21 minutes.

Yam Island Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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1387
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2232
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1205
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Distance from Yam Island to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1386.827 miles
  • 2231.881 kilometers
  • 1205.119 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
  • 1392.438 miles
  • 2240.911 kilometers
  • 1209.995 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 Yam Island to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Yam Island Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yam Island Airport (XMY) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Yam Island to Lightning Ridge generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yam Island to Lightning Ridge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yam Island Airport (XMY) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).

Airport information

Origin Yam Island Airport
City: Yam Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XMY
ICAO Code: YYMI
Coordinates: 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″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