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How far is Lightning Ridge from Perth?

The distance between Perth (Perth Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1907 miles / 3069 kilometers / 1657 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Perth (PER) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 2286 miles / 3679 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 36 minutes.

Perth Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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1907
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3069
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1657
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Distance from Perth to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1906.727 miles
  • 3068.580 kilometers
  • 1656.901 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
  • 1903.012 miles
  • 3062.600 kilometers
  • 1653.672 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 Perth to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Perth Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Perth Airport (PER) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Perth to Lightning Ridge generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 461 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Perth to Lightning Ridge

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

Airport information

Origin Perth Airport
City: Perth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PER
ICAO Code: YPPH
Coordinates: 31°56′25″S, 115°58′1″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