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How far is Longreach from Port Moresby?

The distance between Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) and Longreach (Longreach Airport) is 982 miles / 1580 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.

Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport – Longreach Airport

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Distance from Port Moresby to Longreach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 981.552 miles
  • 1579.655 kilometers
  • 852.945 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
  • 985.991 miles
  • 1586.799 kilometers
  • 856.803 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 Port Moresby to Longreach?

The estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Longreach Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Port Moresby and Longreach?

There is no time difference between Port Moresby and Longreach.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Longreach Airport (LRE)

On average, flying from Port Moresby 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 from Port Moresby to Longreach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Longreach Airport (LRE).

Airport information

Origin Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
City: Port Moresby
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: POM
ICAO Code: AYPY
Coordinates: 9°26′36″S, 147°13′12″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