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How far is Lightning Ridge from Auckland?

The distance between Auckland (Auckland Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1631 miles / 2625 kilometers / 1417 nautical miles.

Auckland Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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1631
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2625
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1417
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Distance from Auckland to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1630.971 miles
  • 2624.794 kilometers
  • 1417.275 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
  • 1628.294 miles
  • 2620.485 kilometers
  • 1414.948 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 Auckland to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Auckland Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Auckland to Lightning Ridge generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Auckland to Lightning Ridge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).

Airport information

Origin Auckland Airport
City: Auckland
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: AKL
ICAO Code: NZAA
Coordinates: 37°0′29″S, 174°47′31″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