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How far is Lightning Ridge from Port Macquarie?

The distance between Port Macquarie (Port Macquarie Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 321 miles / 517 kilometers / 279 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 431 miles / 693 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 26 minutes.

Port Macquarie Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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279
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Distance from Port Macquarie to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 321.484 miles
  • 517.378 kilometers
  • 279.362 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
  • 321.138 miles
  • 516.822 kilometers
  • 279.061 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 Port Macquarie to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Port Macquarie Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Port Macquarie and Lightning Ridge?

There is no time difference between Port Macquarie and Lightning Ridge.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Port Macquarie to Lightning Ridge generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Port Macquarie to Lightning Ridge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).

Airport information

Origin Port Macquarie Airport
City: Port Macquarie
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PQQ
ICAO Code: YPMQ
Coordinates: 31°26′8″S, 152°51′46″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