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How far is Lightning Ridge from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 675 miles / 1087 kilometers / 587 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RCM) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 992 miles / 1596 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 32 minutes.

Richmond Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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675
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1087
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587
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Distance from Richmond to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 675.276 miles
  • 1086.751 kilometers
  • 586.798 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
  • 677.078 miles
  • 1089.651 kilometers
  • 588.364 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 Richmond to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Richmond to Lightning Ridge generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 269 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″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