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How far is Longreach from Bourke?

The distance between Bourke (Bourke Airport) and Longreach (Longreach Airport) is 466 miles / 750 kilometers / 405 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bourke (BRK) to Longreach (LRE) is 597 miles / 961 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 32 minutes.

Bourke Airport – Longreach Airport

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Distance from Bourke to Longreach

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bourke to Longreach. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 466.317 miles
  • 750.464 kilometers
  • 405.218 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
  • 467.857 miles
  • 752.942 kilometers
  • 406.556 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 Bourke to Longreach?

The estimated flight time from Bourke Airport to Longreach Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bourke Airport (BRK) and Longreach Airport (LRE)

On average, flying from Bourke to Longreach generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 206 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bourke to Longreach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bourke Airport (BRK) and Longreach Airport (LRE).

Airport information

Origin Bourke Airport
City: Bourke
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BRK
ICAO Code: YBKE
Coordinates: 30°2′21″S, 145°57′7″E
Destination Longreach Airport
City: Longreach
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LRE
ICAO Code: YLRE
Coordinates: 23°26′3″S, 144°16′47″E