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How far is Gold Coast from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Gold Coast (Gold Coast Airport) is 346 miles / 558 kilometers / 301 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Gold Coast (OOL) is 503 miles / 809 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 24 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Gold Coast Airport

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346
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301
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Gold Coast

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 346.464 miles
  • 557.579 kilometers
  • 301.069 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
  • 345.926 miles
  • 556.713 kilometers
  • 300.601 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 Gold Coast?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Gold Coast Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lightning Ridge and Gold Coast?

There is no time difference between Lightning Ridge and Gold Coast.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Gold Coast generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 168 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 Gold Coast

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL).

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 Gold Coast Airport
City: Gold Coast
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: OOL
ICAO Code: YBCG
Coordinates: 28°9′51″S, 153°30′18″E