How far is Lightning Ridge from Launceston?
The distance between Launceston (Launceston Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 835 miles / 1343 kilometers / 725 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Launceston (LST) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 1066 miles / 1715 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 4 minutes.
Launceston Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport
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Distance from Launceston to Lightning Ridge
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Launceston to Lightning Ridge. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 834.530 miles
- 1343.045 kilometers
- 725.186 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- 836.354 miles
- 1345.982 kilometers
- 726.772 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 Launceston to Lightning Ridge?
The estimated flight time from Launceston Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Launceston and Lightning Ridge?
There is no time difference between Launceston and Lightning Ridge.
Flight carbon footprint between Launceston Airport (LST) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)
On average, flying from Launceston to Lightning Ridge generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Launceston to Lightning Ridge
See the map of the shortest flight path between Launceston Airport (LST) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Launceston Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Launceston |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | LST |
| ICAO Code: | YMLT |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′43″S, 147°12′50″E |
| Destination | Lightning Ridge Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lightning Ridge |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | LHG |
| ICAO Code: | YLRD |
| Coordinates: | 29°27′24″S, 147°59′2″E |