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How far is Lightning Ridge from Thargomindah?

The distance between Thargomindah (Thargomindah Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 273 miles / 439 kilometers / 237 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thargomindah (XTG) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 355 miles / 571 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 31 minutes.

Thargomindah Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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273
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439
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237
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Distance from Thargomindah to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 272.793 miles
  • 439.018 kilometers
  • 237.051 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
  • 272.472 miles
  • 438.501 kilometers
  • 236.772 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 Thargomindah to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Thargomindah Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Thargomindah and Lightning Ridge?

There is no time difference between Thargomindah and Lightning Ridge.

Flight carbon footprint between Thargomindah Airport (XTG) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Thargomindah to Lightning Ridge generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 144 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Thargomindah Airport
City: Thargomindah
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XTG
ICAO Code: YTGM
Coordinates: 27°59′11″S, 143°48′39″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