How far is Mackay from Longreach?
The distance between Longreach (Longreach Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 350 miles / 564 kilometers / 304 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Longreach (LRE) to Mackay (MKY) is 473 miles / 761 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 30 minutes.
Longreach Airport – Mackay Airport
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Distance from Longreach to Mackay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Longreach to Mackay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 350.193 miles
- 563.580 kilometers
- 304.309 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- 350.032 miles
- 563.322 kilometers
- 304.169 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 Mackay?
The estimated flight time from Longreach Airport to Mackay Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Longreach and Mackay?
Flight carbon footprint between Longreach Airport (LRE) and Mackay Airport (MKY)
On average, flying from Longreach to Mackay generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 169 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 Mackay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Longreach Airport (LRE) and Mackay Airport (MKY).
Airport information
| Origin | Longreach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Longreach |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | LRE |
| ICAO Code: | YLRE |
| Coordinates: | 23°26′3″S, 144°16′47″E |
| Destination | Mackay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mackay |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MKY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMK |
| Coordinates: | 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E |