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How far is Longreach from Groote Eylandt?

The distance between Groote Eylandt (Groote Eylandt Airport) and Longreach (Longreach Airport) is 828 miles / 1332 kilometers / 719 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Longreach (LRE) is 1426 miles / 2295 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 24 minutes.

Groote Eylandt Airport – Longreach Airport

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828
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1332
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719
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Distance from Groote Eylandt to Longreach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 827.720 miles
  • 1332.087 kilometers
  • 719.269 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
  • 829.591 miles
  • 1335.097 kilometers
  • 720.895 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 Groote Eylandt to Longreach?

The estimated flight time from Groote Eylandt Airport to Longreach Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and Longreach Airport (LRE)

On average, flying from Groote Eylandt to Longreach generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Groote Eylandt to Longreach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and Longreach Airport (LRE).

Airport information

Origin Groote Eylandt Airport
City: Groote Eylandt
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GTE
ICAO Code: YGTE
Coordinates: 13°58′30″S, 136°27′36″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