How far is Lightning Ridge from Darwin?
The distance between Darwin (Darwin International Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1607 miles / 2587 kilometers / 1397 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Darwin (DRW) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 2070 miles / 3331 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 30 minutes.
Darwin International Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport
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Distance from Darwin to Lightning Ridge
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Darwin to Lightning Ridge. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1607.177 miles
- 2586.500 kilometers
- 1396.598 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- 1609.666 miles
- 2590.506 kilometers
- 1398.761 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 Darwin to Lightning Ridge?
The estimated flight time from Darwin International Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Darwin and Lightning Ridge?
Flight carbon footprint between Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)
On average, flying from Darwin to Lightning Ridge generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Darwin to Lightning Ridge
See the map of the shortest flight path between Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Darwin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Darwin |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | DRW |
| ICAO Code: | YPDN |
| Coordinates: | 12°24′52″S, 130°52′37″E |
| Destination | Lightning Ridge Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lightning Ridge |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | LHG |
| ICAO Code: | YLRD |
| Coordinates: | 29°27′24″S, 147°59′2″E |