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How far is Longreach from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Longreach (Longreach Airport) is 6971 miles / 11219 kilometers / 6058 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Longreach Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Longreach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6971.469 miles
  • 11219.491 kilometers
  • 6058.041 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
  • 6960.301 miles
  • 11201.519 kilometers
  • 6048.336 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 Johannesburg to Longreach?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Longreach Airport is 13 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Longreach Airport (LRE)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Longreach generates about 851 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 851 kilograms equals 1 876 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Longreach

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Longreach Airport (LRE).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″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