How far is Lightning Ridge from Whyalla?
The distance between Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 667 miles / 1074 kilometers / 580 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Whyalla (WYA) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 860 miles / 1384 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 4 minutes.
Whyalla Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport
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Distance from Whyalla to Lightning Ridge
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whyalla to Lightning Ridge. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 667.082 miles
- 1073.564 kilometers
- 579.678 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- 666.190 miles
- 1072.129 kilometers
- 578.903 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 Whyalla to Lightning Ridge?
The estimated flight time from Whyalla Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whyalla and Lightning Ridge?
Flight carbon footprint between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)
On average, flying from Whyalla to Lightning Ridge generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Whyalla to Lightning Ridge
See the map of the shortest flight path between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Whyalla Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whyalla |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | WYA |
| ICAO Code: | YWHA |
| Coordinates: | 33°3′32″S, 137°30′50″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 |