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How far is Longreach from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Longreach (Longreach Airport) is 7285 miles / 11724 kilometers / 6331 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Longreach Airport

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6331
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Distance from Nairobi to Longreach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7285.011 miles
  • 11724.089 kilometers
  • 6330.502 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
  • 7277.765 miles
  • 11712.428 kilometers
  • 6324.205 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 Nairobi to Longreach?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Longreach Airport is 14 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Longreach Airport (LRE)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Longreach generates about 895 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 895 kilograms equals 1 974 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Longreach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Longreach Airport (LRE).

Airport information

Origin Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NBO
ICAO Code: HKJK
Coordinates: 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E
Destination Longreach Airport
City: Longreach
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LRE
ICAO Code: YLRE
Coordinates: 23°26′3″S, 144°16′47″E