How far is Longreach from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Longreach (Longreach Airport) is 985 miles / 1586 kilometers / 856 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MEB) to Longreach (LRE) is 1206 miles / 1941 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 20 minutes.
Essendon Airport – Longreach Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Longreach
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Longreach. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 985.374 miles
- 1585.806 kilometers
- 856.266 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- 988.300 miles
- 1590.514 kilometers
- 858.809 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 Melbourne to Longreach?
The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Longreach Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Longreach?
The time difference between Melbourne and Longreach is 1 hour. Longreach is 1 hour behind Melbourne.
Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Longreach Airport (LRE)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Longreach 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 Melbourne to Longreach
See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Longreach Airport (LRE).
Airport information
| Origin | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |
| Destination | Longreach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Longreach |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | LRE |
| ICAO Code: | YLRE |
| Coordinates: | 23°26′3″S, 144°16′47″E |