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How far is Lightning Ridge from Boulia?

The distance between Boulia (Boulia Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 674 miles / 1085 kilometers / 586 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Boulia (BQL) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 1011 miles / 1627 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 28 minutes.

Boulia Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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1085
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586
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Distance from Boulia to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 674.156 miles
  • 1084.949 kilometers
  • 585.826 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
  • 674.594 miles
  • 1085.654 kilometers
  • 586.207 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 Boulia to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Boulia Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Boulia Airport (BQL) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Boulia to Lightning Ridge generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 268 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Boulia to Lightning Ridge

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

Airport information

Origin Boulia Airport
City: Boulia
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BQL
ICAO Code: YBOU
Coordinates: 22°54′47″S, 139°53′59″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