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.
Shortest distance by air | 416 km ✈️ |
Car route length | 470 km 🚗 |
Driving time | 5 h 25 min |
Fuel amount | 37.6 L |
Fuel cost | 65.4 AUD |
Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
Molong | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
A32 62 km, 43 min
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Wellington | 62 km | 43 min | 4.6 L | |
A32 5 km, 04 min
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Montefiores | 68 km | 47 min | 5.4 L | |
A32 19 km, 13 min
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Geurie | 87 km | 1 h 01 min | 6.8 L | |
A32 7 km, 05 min
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Wongarbon | 94 km | 1 h 06 min | 7.3 L | |
A32 15 km, 10 min
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Dubbo | 109 km | 1 h 17 min | 7.7 L | |
A32 A39 78 km, 54 min
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Gilgandra | 187 km | 2 h 11 min | 12.4 L | |
B55 91 km, 1 h 03 min
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Coonamble | 278 km | 3 h 14 min | 19.2 L | |
B55 104 km, 1 h 10 min
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Walgett | 382 km | 4 h 25 min | 25.3 L | |
B55 88 km, 1 h 00 min
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Lightning Ridge | 470 km | 5 h 25 min | 35.8 L |
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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)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
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.
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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