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How far is Darwin from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Darwin (Darwin International Airport) is 1607 miles / 2587 kilometers / 1397 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Darwin (DRW) is 2185 miles / 3516 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 28 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Darwin International Airport

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1607
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2587
Kilometers
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1397
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 32 min
CO2 emission
186 kg

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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Darwin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1607.177 miles
  • 2586.500 kilometers
  • 1396.598 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
  • 1609.666 miles
  • 2590.506 kilometers
  • 1398.761 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 Darwin?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Darwin International Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Darwin International Airport (DRW)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Darwin generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 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 Darwin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Darwin International Airport (DRW).

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 Darwin International Airport
City: Darwin
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: DRW
ICAO Code: YPDN
Coordinates: 12°24′52″S, 130°52′37″E