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How far is Geraldton from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Geraldton (Geraldton Airport) is 2006 miles / 3228 kilometers / 1743 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Geraldton (GET) is 2478 miles / 3988 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 16 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Geraldton Airport

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2006
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3228
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1743
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Geraldton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2005.947 miles
  • 3228.259 kilometers
  • 1743.120 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
  • 2002.122 miles
  • 3222.103 kilometers
  • 1739.796 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 Geraldton?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Geraldton Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Geraldton Airport (GET)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Geraldton generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 482 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 Geraldton

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

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 Geraldton Airport
City: Geraldton
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GET
ICAO Code: YGEL
Coordinates: 28°47′45″S, 114°42′25″E