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How far is Coffs Harbour from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Coffs Harbour (Coffs Harbour Airport) is 314 miles / 505 kilometers / 273 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Coffs Harbour (CFS) is 429 miles / 690 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 8 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Coffs Harbour Airport

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314
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505
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Coffs Harbour

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 313.690 miles
  • 504.835 kilometers
  • 272.589 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
  • 313.136 miles
  • 503.944 kilometers
  • 272.108 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 Coffs Harbour?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lightning Ridge and Coffs Harbour?

There is no time difference between Lightning Ridge and Coffs Harbour.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Coffs Harbour generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 157 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 Coffs Harbour

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS).

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 Coffs Harbour Airport
City: Coffs Harbour
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CFS
ICAO Code: YSCH
Coordinates: 30°19′14″S, 153°6′57″E