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How far is Lightning Ridge from Wiluna?

The distance between Wiluna (Wiluna Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1703 miles / 2741 kilometers / 1480 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wiluna (WUN) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 2289 miles / 3684 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 35 minutes.

Wiluna Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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Distance from Wiluna to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1703.290 miles
  • 2741.179 kilometers
  • 1480.119 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
  • 1700.244 miles
  • 2736.278 kilometers
  • 1477.472 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 Wiluna to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Wiluna Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiluna Airport (WUN) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Wiluna to Lightning Ridge generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Wiluna Airport
City: Wiluna
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WUN
ICAO Code: YWLU
Coordinates: 26°37′45″S, 120°13′15″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