How far is Lightning Ridge from Learmonth?
The distance between Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 2161 miles / 3478 kilometers / 1878 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Learmonth (LEA) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 2952 miles / 4750 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 52 minutes.
RAAF Base Learmonth – Lightning Ridge Airport
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Distance from Learmonth to Lightning Ridge
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Learmonth to Lightning Ridge. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2160.887 miles
- 3477.610 kilometers
- 1877.759 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- 2157.721 miles
- 3472.515 kilometers
- 1875.008 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 Learmonth to Lightning Ridge?
The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Learmonth to Lightning Ridge Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Learmonth and Lightning Ridge?
Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)
On average, flying from Learmonth to Lightning Ridge generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 520 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Learmonth to Lightning Ridge
See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).
Airport information
| Origin | RAAF Base Learmonth |
|---|---|
| City: | Learmonth |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | LEA |
| ICAO Code: | YPLM |
| Coordinates: | 22°14′8″S, 114°5′20″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 |