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How far is Launceston from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Launceston (Launceston Airport) is 835 miles / 1343 kilometers / 725 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Launceston (LST) is 1066 miles / 1715 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 58 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Launceston Airport

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835
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1343
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725
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Launceston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 834.530 miles
  • 1343.045 kilometers
  • 725.186 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
  • 836.354 miles
  • 1345.982 kilometers
  • 726.772 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 Launceston?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Launceston Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lightning Ridge and Launceston?

There is no time difference between Lightning Ridge and Launceston.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Launceston Airport (LST)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Launceston generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 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 Launceston

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

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 Launceston Airport
City: Launceston
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LST
ICAO Code: YMLT
Coordinates: 41°32′43″S, 147°12′50″E