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How far is Lightning Ridge from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 7670 miles / 12343 kilometers / 6665 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7669.877 miles
  • 12343.470 kilometers
  • 6664.941 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
  • 7678.971 miles
  • 12358.105 kilometers
  • 6672.843 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 Vancouver to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 15 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Lightning Ridge generates about 950 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 950 kilograms equals 2 095 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Lightning Ridge

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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