How far is Lightning Ridge from Victoria River Downs?
The distance between Victoria River Downs (Victoria River Downs Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1403 miles / 2258 kilometers / 1219 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Victoria River Downs (VCD) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 1857 miles / 2988 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 59 minutes.
Victoria River Downs Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport
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Distance from Victoria River Downs to Lightning Ridge
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Victoria River Downs to Lightning Ridge. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1403.236 miles
- 2258.290 kilometers
- 1219.379 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- 1404.221 miles
- 2259.875 kilometers
- 1220.235 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 Victoria River Downs to Lightning Ridge?
The estimated flight time from Victoria River Downs Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Victoria River Downs and Lightning Ridge?
Flight carbon footprint between Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)
On average, flying from Victoria River Downs to Lightning Ridge generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Victoria River Downs to Lightning Ridge
See the map of the shortest flight path between Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Victoria River Downs Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Victoria River Downs |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | VCD |
| ICAO Code: | YVRD |
| Coordinates: | 16°24′7″S, 131°0′17″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 |