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How far is Lightning Ridge from Newman?

The distance between Newman (Newman Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1791 miles / 2882 kilometers / 1556 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newman (ZNE) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 2558 miles / 4117 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 46 minutes.

Newman Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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1791
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2882
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1556
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Distance from Newman to Lightning Ridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1790.566 miles
  • 2881.636 kilometers
  • 1555.959 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
  • 1787.898 miles
  • 2877.344 kilometers
  • 1553.641 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 Newman to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Newman Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Newman Airport (ZNE) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Newman to Lightning Ridge generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Newman Airport
City: Newman
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ZNE
ICAO Code: YNWN
Coordinates: 23°25′4″S, 119°48′10″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