How far is Lightning Ridge from Wellington?
The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1711 miles / 2753 kilometers / 1487 nautical miles.
Wellington International Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport
Search flights
Distance from Wellington to Lightning Ridge
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wellington to Lightning Ridge. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1710.926 miles
- 2753.468 kilometers
- 1486.754 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- 1708.847 miles
- 2750.123 kilometers
- 1484.947 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 Wellington to Lightning Ridge?
The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Lightning Ridge?
Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)
On average, flying from Wellington to Lightning Ridge generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Wellington to Lightning Ridge
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Wellington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wellington |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WLG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWN |
| Coordinates: | 41°19′37″S, 174°48′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 |