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How far is Sue Islet from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Sue Islet (Warraber Island Airport) is 1366 miles / 2198 kilometers / 1187 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Sue Islet (SYU) is 1722 miles / 2772 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 20 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Warraber Island Airport

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1366
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2198
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1187
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Sue Islet

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1365.515 miles
  • 2197.583 kilometers
  • 1186.600 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
  • 1371.015 miles
  • 2206.435 kilometers
  • 1191.380 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 Sue Islet?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Warraber Island Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Warraber Island Airport (SYU)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Sue Islet generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 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 Sue Islet

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Warraber Island Airport (SYU).

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 Warraber Island Airport
City: Sue Islet
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYU
ICAO Code: YWBS
Coordinates: 10°12′29″S, 142°49′29″E