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How far is Learmonth from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) is 2161 miles / 3478 kilometers / 1878 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Learmonth (LEA) is 2970 miles / 4780 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 42 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – RAAF Base Learmonth

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1878
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Learmonth

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2160.887 miles
  • 3477.610 kilometers
  • 1877.759 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
  • 2157.721 miles
  • 3472.515 kilometers
  • 1875.008 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 Learmonth?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to RAAF Base Learmonth is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Learmonth generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 520 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 Learmonth

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA).

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 RAAF Base Learmonth
City: Learmonth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LEA
ICAO Code: YPLM
Coordinates: 22°14′8″S, 114°5′20″E