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How far is Cunnamulla from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Cunnamulla (Cunnamulla Airport) is 174 miles / 280 kilometers / 151 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Cunnamulla (CMA) is 351 miles / 565 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 4 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Cunnamulla Airport

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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Cunnamulla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 173.791 miles
  • 279.690 kilometers
  • 151.020 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
  • 173.750 miles
  • 279.624 kilometers
  • 150.985 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 Cunnamulla?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Cunnamulla Airport is 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Cunnamulla Airport (CMA)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Cunnamulla generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 112 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 Cunnamulla

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

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 Cunnamulla Airport
City: Cunnamulla
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CMA
ICAO Code: YCMU
Coordinates: 28°1′48″S, 145°37′19″E