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How far is Lightning Ridge from Kalkurung?

The distance between Kalkurung (Kalkgurung Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1366 miles / 2198 kilometers / 1187 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kalkurung (KFG) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 1903 miles / 3062 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 23 minutes.

Kalkgurung Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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1366
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2198
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1187
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Distance from Kalkurung to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1365.979 miles
  • 2198.331 kilometers
  • 1187.004 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
  • 1366.557 miles
  • 2199.261 kilometers
  • 1187.506 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 Kalkurung to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Kalkgurung Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kalkgurung Airport (KFG) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Kalkurung to Lightning Ridge generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Kalkgurung Airport
City: Kalkurung
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KFG
ICAO Code: YKKG
Coordinates: 17°25′54″S, 130°48′28″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