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How far is Merimbula from Longreach?

The distance between Longreach (Longreach Airport) and Merimbula (Merimbula Airport) is 987 miles / 1588 kilometers / 857 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Longreach (LRE) to Merimbula (MIM) is 1208 miles / 1944 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 23 minutes.

Longreach Airport – Merimbula Airport

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1588
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857
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Distance from Longreach to Merimbula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 986.712 miles
  • 1587.959 kilometers
  • 857.429 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
  • 989.146 miles
  • 1591.875 kilometers
  • 859.544 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 Longreach to Merimbula?

The estimated flight time from Longreach Airport to Merimbula Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Longreach Airport (LRE) and Merimbula Airport (MIM)

On average, flying from Longreach to Merimbula generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Longreach to Merimbula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Longreach Airport (LRE) and Merimbula Airport (MIM).

Airport information

Origin Longreach Airport
City: Longreach
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LRE
ICAO Code: YLRE
Coordinates: 23°26′3″S, 144°16′47″E
Destination Merimbula Airport
City: Merimbula
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MIM
ICAO Code: YMER
Coordinates: 36°54′30″S, 149°54′3″E