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How far is Port Lincoln from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Port Lincoln (Port Lincoln Airport) is 793 miles / 1277 kilometers / 689 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Port Lincoln (PLO) is 1032 miles / 1661 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 42 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Port Lincoln Airport

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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Port Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 793.296 miles
  • 1276.687 kilometers
  • 689.356 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
  • 792.431 miles
  • 1275.294 kilometers
  • 688.604 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 Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Port Lincoln Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Port Lincoln generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 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 Lincoln

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO).

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 Lincoln Airport
City: Port Lincoln
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PLO
ICAO Code: YPLC
Coordinates: 34°36′19″S, 135°52′48″E