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How far is Wiluna from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Wiluna (Wiluna Airport) is 1703 miles / 2741 kilometers / 1480 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Wiluna (WUN) is 2308 miles / 3715 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 23 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Wiluna Airport

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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Wiluna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1703.290 miles
  • 2741.179 kilometers
  • 1480.119 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
  • 1700.244 miles
  • 2736.278 kilometers
  • 1477.472 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 Wiluna?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Wiluna Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Wiluna Airport (WUN)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Wiluna generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 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 Wiluna

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

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 Wiluna Airport
City: Wiluna
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WUN
ICAO Code: YWLU
Coordinates: 26°37′45″S, 120°13′15″E