Distance between Lightning Ridge and Bourke

The distance from Lightning Ridge to Bourke is 309 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 3 hours and 39 minutes and goes through Walgett and Brewarrina.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Lightning Ridge 0 km 0:00 00 min 0.0 L
B55 78 km, 55 min
Walgett 78 km 0:55 55 min 1.8 L
B76 122 km, 1 h 27 min
Brewarrina 200 km 2:23 2 h 23 min 10.7 L
B76 109 km, 1 h 16 min
Bourke 309 km 3:39 3 h 39 min 21.3 L

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Lightning Ridge to Bourke?

Fuel cost: 43.2 AUD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 309 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.75 AUD / L)

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How long is a car ride from Lightning Ridge to Bourke?

Driving time: 3 h 39 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 171 km with a maximum speed 90 km/h = 1 h 53 min
  • 132 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 1 h 38 min
  • 6 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 6 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Lightning Ridge to Bourke by land?

The distance between Lightning Ridge and Bourke is 309 km by road.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Lightning Ridge and Bourke respectively.

How far is Lightning Ridge to Bourke by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Lightning Ridge and Bourke is 210 km.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Lightning Ridge and Bourke respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Lightning Ridge from Bourke by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 15 min to cover the distance of 210 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 57 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Lightning Ridge to Bourke?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 52 min to cover the distance of 210 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h to flight this distance at average speed of 210 km/h.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Lightning Ridge and Bourke?

The halfway point between Lightning Ridge and Bourke is Brewarrina. It is located about 46 km from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Brewarrina to Lightning Ridge is 200 km and driving will take about 2 h 23 min. The road between Brewarrina and Bourke has length 109 km and will take approximately 1 h 16 min.

Where is Lightning Ridge in relation to Bourke?

Lightning Ridge is located 210 km north-east of Bourke.

Lightning Ridge has geographic coordinates: latitude -29.43407, longitude 147.97696.

Bourke has geographic coordinates: latitude -30.09145, longitude 145.94299.

Which highway goes from Lightning Ridge to Bourke?

The route from Lightning Ridge to Bourke follows B76.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • B55: 72 km
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