How far is Longreach from Mackay?
The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Longreach (Longreach Airport) is 350 miles / 564 kilometers / 304 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Longreach (LRE) is 472 miles / 759 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 30 minutes.
Mackay Airport – Longreach Airport
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Distance from Mackay to Longreach
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mackay to Longreach. 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 Mackay to Longreach?
The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Longreach Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mackay and Longreach?
Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Longreach Airport (LRE)
On average, flying from Mackay to Longreach 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 Mackay to Longreach
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Longreach Airport (LRE).
Airport information
| Origin | Mackay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mackay |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MKY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMK |
| Coordinates: | 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E |
| Destination | Longreach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Longreach |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | LRE |
| ICAO Code: | YLRE |
| Coordinates: | 23°26′3″S, 144°16′47″E |