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How far is Thargomindah from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Thargomindah (Thargomindah Airport) is 273 miles / 439 kilometers / 237 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Thargomindah (XTG) is 469 miles / 755 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 27 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Thargomindah Airport

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273
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439
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237
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Thargomindah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 272.793 miles
  • 439.018 kilometers
  • 237.051 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
  • 272.472 miles
  • 438.501 kilometers
  • 236.772 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 Thargomindah?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Thargomindah Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Thargomindah Airport (XTG)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Thargomindah generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 144 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 Thargomindah

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

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 Thargomindah Airport
City: Thargomindah
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XTG
ICAO Code: YTGM
Coordinates: 27°59′11″S, 143°48′39″E