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How far is Karratha from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Karratha (Karratha Airport) is 2040 miles / 3283 kilometers / 1772 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Karratha (KTA) is 2971 miles / 4782 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 59 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Karratha Airport

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2040
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1772
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Karratha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2039.652 miles
  • 3282.502 kilometers
  • 1772.409 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
  • 2037.125 miles
  • 3278.434 kilometers
  • 1770.213 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 Karratha?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Karratha Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Karratha Airport (KTA)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Karratha generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 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 Karratha

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

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 Karratha Airport
City: Karratha
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KTA
ICAO Code: YPKA
Coordinates: 20°42′43″S, 116°46′22″E