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How far is Longreach from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Longreach (Longreach Airport) is 2120 miles / 3412 kilometers / 1842 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Longreach Airport

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2120
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3412
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1842
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Distance from Christchurch to Longreach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2119.843 miles
  • 3411.557 kilometers
  • 1842.093 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
  • 2119.515 miles
  • 3411.029 kilometers
  • 1841.808 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 Christchurch to Longreach?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Longreach Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Longreach Airport (LRE)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Longreach generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 510 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Longreach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Longreach Airport (LRE).

Airport information

Origin Christchurch Airport
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: CHC
ICAO Code: NZCH
Coordinates: 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″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