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How far is Lightning Ridge from Carnarvon?

The distance between Carnarvon (Carnarvon Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 2129 miles / 3426 kilometers / 1850 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Carnarvon (CVQ) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 2751 miles / 4427 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 59 minutes.

Carnarvon Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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2129
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3426
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1850
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Distance from Carnarvon to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2128.659 miles
  • 3425.744 kilometers
  • 1849.754 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
  • 2125.044 miles
  • 3419.928 kilometers
  • 1846.613 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 Carnarvon to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Carnarvon Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Carnarvon to Lightning Ridge generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 512 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Carnarvon Airport
City: Carnarvon
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CVQ
ICAO Code: YCAR
Coordinates: 24°52′50″S, 113°40′19″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