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How far is Kalkurung from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Kalkurung (Kalkgurung Airport) is 1366 miles / 2198 kilometers / 1187 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Kalkurung (KFG) is 2018 miles / 3247 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 21 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Kalkgurung Airport

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1366
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2198
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1187
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Kalkurung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1365.979 miles
  • 2198.331 kilometers
  • 1187.004 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
  • 1366.557 miles
  • 2199.261 kilometers
  • 1187.506 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 Kalkurung?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Kalkgurung Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Kalkgurung Airport (KFG)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Kalkurung generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 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 Kalkurung

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

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 Kalkgurung Airport
City: Kalkurung
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KFG
ICAO Code: YKKG
Coordinates: 17°25′54″S, 130°48′28″E