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How far is Rockhampton from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Rockhampton (Rockhampton Airport) is 446 miles / 717 kilometers / 387 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Rockhampton (ROK) is 546 miles / 879 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 40 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Rockhampton Airport

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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Rockhampton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 445.770 miles
  • 717.397 kilometers
  • 387.363 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
  • 447.092 miles
  • 719.524 kilometers
  • 388.512 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 Rockhampton?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Rockhampton Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lightning Ridge and Rockhampton?

There is no time difference between Lightning Ridge and Rockhampton.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Rockhampton Airport (ROK)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Rockhampton generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 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 Rockhampton

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

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 Rockhampton Airport
City: Rockhampton
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ROK
ICAO Code: YBRK
Coordinates: 23°22′54″S, 150°28′30″E