How far is Longreach from McArthur River?
The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Longreach (Longreach Airport) is 718 miles / 1155 kilometers / 624 nautical miles.
The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Longreach (LRE) is 952 miles / 1532 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 34 minutes.
McArthur River Mine Airport – Longreach Airport
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Distance from McArthur River to Longreach
There are several ways to calculate the distance from McArthur River to Longreach. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 717.644 miles
- 1154.936 kilometers
- 623.616 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- 718.479 miles
- 1156.280 kilometers
- 624.341 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 McArthur River to Longreach?
The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Longreach Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between McArthur River and Longreach?
Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Longreach Airport (LRE)
On average, flying from McArthur River to Longreach generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 279 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from McArthur River to Longreach
See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Longreach Airport (LRE).
Airport information
| Origin | McArthur River Mine Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McArthur River |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MCV |
| ICAO Code: | YMHU |
| Coordinates: | 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E |
| Destination | Longreach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Longreach |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | LRE |
| ICAO Code: | YLRE |
| Coordinates: | 23°26′3″S, 144°16′47″E |