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How far is Lightning Ridge from Geraldton?

The distance between Geraldton (Geraldton Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 2006 miles / 3228 kilometers / 1743 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Geraldton (GET) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 2459 miles / 3957 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 26 minutes.

Geraldton Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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2006
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3228
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1743
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Distance from Geraldton to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2005.947 miles
  • 3228.259 kilometers
  • 1743.120 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
  • 2002.122 miles
  • 3222.103 kilometers
  • 1739.796 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 Geraldton to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Geraldton Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Geraldton Airport (GET) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Geraldton to Lightning Ridge generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 482 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Geraldton Airport
City: Geraldton
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GET
ICAO Code: YGEL
Coordinates: 28°47′45″S, 114°42′25″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