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How far is Newcastle from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Newcastle (Newcastle Airport) is 324 miles / 521 kilometers / 281 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Newcastle (NTL) is 408 miles / 656 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 58 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Newcastle Airport

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324
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Newcastle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 323.912 miles
  • 521.286 kilometers
  • 281.472 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
  • 324.066 miles
  • 521.534 kilometers
  • 281.606 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 Newcastle?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Newcastle Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lightning Ridge and Newcastle?

There is no time difference between Lightning Ridge and Newcastle.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Newcastle Airport (NTL)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Newcastle generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 160 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 Newcastle

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

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 Newcastle Airport
City: Newcastle
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: NTL
ICAO Code: YWLM
Coordinates: 32°47′41″S, 151°50′2″E