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How far is Port Hedland from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Port Hedland (Port Hedland International Airport) is 1939 miles / 3121 kilometers / 1685 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Port Hedland (PHE) is 2863 miles / 4607 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 5 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Port Hedland International Airport

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1939
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3121
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1685
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Port Hedland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1939.367 miles
  • 3121.108 kilometers
  • 1685.264 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
  • 1937.159 miles
  • 3117.555 kilometers
  • 1683.345 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 Port Hedland?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Port Hedland International Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Port Hedland generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 467 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 Port Hedland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Port Hedland International Airport (PHE).

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 Port Hedland International Airport
City: Port Hedland
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PHE
ICAO Code: YPPD
Coordinates: 20°22′40″S, 118°37′33″E