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How far is Victoria River Downs from Longreach?

The distance between Longreach (Longreach Airport) and Victoria River Downs (Victoria River Downs Airport) is 989 miles / 1592 kilometers / 859 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Longreach (LRE) to Victoria River Downs (VCD) is 1184 miles / 1906 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 46 minutes.

Longreach Airport – Victoria River Downs Airport

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989
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1592
Kilometers
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859
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 22 min
CO2 emission
150 kg

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Distance from Longreach to Victoria River Downs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 989.034 miles
  • 1591.696 kilometers
  • 859.447 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
  • 988.951 miles
  • 1591.563 kilometers
  • 859.375 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 Victoria River Downs?

The estimated flight time from Longreach Airport to Victoria River Downs Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Longreach Airport (LRE) and Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD)

On average, flying from Longreach to Victoria River Downs generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Victoria River Downs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Longreach Airport (LRE) and Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD).

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 Victoria River Downs Airport
City: Victoria River Downs
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: VCD
ICAO Code: YVRD
Coordinates: 16°24′7″S, 131°0′17″E