How far is Elcho Island from Lightning Ridge?
The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 1441 miles / 2319 kilometers / 1252 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 2430 miles / 3911 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 22 minutes.
Lightning Ridge Airport – Elcho Island Airport
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Elcho Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lightning Ridge to Elcho Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1441.196 miles
- 2319.380 kilometers
- 1252.365 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- 1444.799 miles
- 2325.179 kilometers
- 1255.496 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 Elcho Island?
The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lightning Ridge and Elcho Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)
On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Elcho Island generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 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 Elcho Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).
Airport information
| Origin | Lightning Ridge Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lightning Ridge |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | LHG |
| ICAO Code: | YLRD |
| Coordinates: | 29°27′24″S, 147°59′2″E |
| Destination | Elcho Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elcho Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | ELC |
| ICAO Code: | YELD |
| Coordinates: | 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E |