Distance between Molong and Lightning Ridge

The distance from Molong to Lightning Ridge is 470 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 5 hours and 25 minutes and goes through Dubbo, Wellington, Gilgandra, Coonamble and Walgett.

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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Molong 0 km 0:00 00 min 0.0 L
A32 62 km, 43 min
Wellington 62 km 0:43 43 min 4.6 L
A32 5 km, 04 min
Montefiores 68 km 0:47 47 min 5.4 L
A32 19 km, 13 min
Geurie 87 km 1:01 1 h 01 min 6.8 L
A32 7 km, 05 min
Wongarbon 94 km 1:06 1 h 06 min 7.3 L
A32 15 km, 10 min
Dubbo 109 km 1:17 1 h 17 min 7.7 L
A32 A39 78 km, 54 min
Gilgandra 187 km 2:11 2 h 11 min 12.4 L
B55 91 km, 1 h 03 min
Coonamble 278 km 3:14 3 h 14 min 19.2 L
B55 104 km, 1 h 10 min
Walgett 382 km 4:25 4 h 25 min 25.3 L
B55 88 km, 1 h 00 min
Lightning Ridge 470 km 5:25 5 h 25 min 35.8 L
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Molong 0 km 0:00 00 min 0.0 L
A32 12 km, 08 min
Larras Lee 12 km 0:08 08 min 0.9 L
A32 36 km, 24 min
Neurea 48 km 0:32 32 min 3.7 L
A32 14 km, 10 min
Wellington 62 km 0:43 43 min 4.6 L
A32 5 km, 04 min
Montefiores 68 km 0:47 47 min 5.4 L
A32 19 km, 13 min
Geurie 87 km 1:01 1 h 01 min 6.8 L
A32 7 km, 05 min
Wongarbon 94 km 1:06 1 h 06 min 7.3 L
A32 15 km, 10 min
Dubbo 109 km 1:17 1 h 17 min 7.7 L
A32 A39 14 km, 10 min
Brocklehurst 123 km 1:27 1 h 27 min 9.8 L
A39 29 km, 19 min
Eumungerie 151 km 1:46 1 h 46 min 11.8 L
A39 36 km, 24 min
Gilgandra 187 km 2:11 2 h 11 min 12.4 L
B55 43 km, 29 min
Gulargambone 230 km 2:40 2 h 40 min 18.3 L
B55 48 km, 33 min
Coonamble 278 km 3:14 3 h 14 min 19.2 L
B55 104 km, 1 h 10 min
Walgett 382 km 4:25 4 h 25 min 25.3 L
B55 88 km, 1 h 00 min
Lightning Ridge 470 km 5:25 5 h 25 min 35.8 L

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Fuel cost: 65.4 AUD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 470 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.74 AUD / L)

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

Driving time: 5 h 25 min

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

  • 424 km with a maximum speed 90 km/h = 4 h 42 min
  • 22 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 16 min
  • 2 km with a maximum speed 70 km/h = 1 min
  • 7 km with a maximum speed 60 km/h = 7 min
  • 14 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 17 min

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

How far is Molong to Lightning Ridge by land?

The distance between Molong and Lightning Ridge is 470 km by road.

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

How far is Molong to Lightning Ridge by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Molong and Lightning Ridge is 416 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 Molong and Lightning Ridge respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Molong from Lightning Ridge by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 31 min to cover the distance of 416 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 53 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 Molong to Lightning Ridge?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 44 min to cover the distance of 416 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 58 min 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 Molong and Lightning Ridge?

The halfway point between Molong and Lightning Ridge is Gulargambone. It is located about 5 km from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Gulargambone to Molong is 230 km and driving will take about 2 h 40 min. The road between Gulargambone and Lightning Ridge has length 240 km and will take approximately 2 h 44 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Coonamble is in 278 km from Molong and 192 km from Lightning Ridge
  • Gilgandra is in 187 km from Molong and 283 km from Lightning Ridge

Where is Molong in relation to Lightning Ridge?

Molong is located 416 km south of Lightning Ridge.

Molong has geographic coordinates: latitude -33.09238, longitude 148.86385.

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

Which highway goes from Molong to Lightning Ridge?

The route from Molong to Lightning Ridge follows B55, A32.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • A39: 62 km
  • B76: 14 km
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