How far is Melbourne from Lightning Ridge?
The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Melbourne (Essendon Airport) is 597 miles / 961 kilometers / 519 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Melbourne (MEB) is 721 miles / 1160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 26 minutes.
Lightning Ridge Airport – Essendon Airport
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Melbourne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lightning Ridge to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 597.028 miles
- 960.824 kilometers
- 518.803 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- 598.287 miles
- 962.849 kilometers
- 519.897 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 Melbourne?
The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Essendon Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lightning Ridge and Melbourne?
There is no time difference between Lightning Ridge and Melbourne.
Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Essendon Airport (MEB)
On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Melbourne generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 248 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 Melbourne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Essendon Airport (MEB).
Airport information
| Origin | Lightning Ridge Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lightning Ridge |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | LHG |
| ICAO Code: | YLRD |
| Coordinates: | 29°27′24″S, 147°59′2″E |
| Destination | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |