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How far is Longreach from Saibai Island?

The distance between Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) and Longreach (Longreach Airport) is 973 miles / 1565 kilometers / 845 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saibai Island (SBR) to Longreach (LRE) is 1191 miles / 1917 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 13 minutes.

Saibai Island Airport – Longreach Airport

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Distance from Saibai Island to Longreach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 972.744 miles
  • 1565.479 kilometers
  • 845.291 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
  • 977.304 miles
  • 1572.819 kilometers
  • 849.254 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 Saibai Island to Longreach?

The estimated flight time from Saibai Island Airport to Longreach Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Saibai Island and Longreach?

There is no time difference between Saibai Island and Longreach.

Flight carbon footprint between Saibai Island Airport (SBR) and Longreach Airport (LRE)

On average, flying from Saibai Island to Longreach generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Saibai Island to Longreach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saibai Island Airport (SBR) and Longreach Airport (LRE).

Airport information

Origin Saibai Island Airport
City: Saibai Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SBR
ICAO Code: YSII
Coordinates: 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″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