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How far is Aurukun Mission from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Aurukun Mission (Aurukun Airport) is 1178 miles / 1897 kilometers / 1024 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Aurukun Mission (AUU) is 1599 miles / 2573 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 38 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Aurukun Airport

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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Aurukun Mission

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1178.441 miles
  • 1896.517 kilometers
  • 1024.037 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
  • 1182.624 miles
  • 1903.249 kilometers
  • 1027.672 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 Lightning Ridge to Aurukun Mission?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Aurukun Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Aurukun Airport (AUU)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Aurukun Mission generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lightning Ridge to Aurukun Mission

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Aurukun Airport
City: Aurukun Mission
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: AUU
ICAO Code: YAUR
Coordinates: 13°21′14″S, 141°43′15″E