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How far is Lightning Ridge from Mount Magnet?

The distance between Mount Magnet (Mount Magnet Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1826 miles / 2939 kilometers / 1587 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mount Magnet (MMG) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 2378 miles / 3827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 14 minutes.

Mount Magnet Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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1826
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2939
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1587
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Distance from Mount Magnet to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1825.971 miles
  • 2938.616 kilometers
  • 1586.726 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
  • 1822.539 miles
  • 2933.092 kilometers
  • 1583.743 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 Mount Magnet to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Mount Magnet Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mount Magnet Airport (MMG) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Mount Magnet to Lightning Ridge generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mount Magnet to Lightning Ridge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mount Magnet Airport (MMG) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).

Airport information

Origin Mount Magnet Airport
City: Mount Magnet
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MMG
ICAO Code: YMOG
Coordinates: 28°6′57″S, 117°50′31″E
Destination 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