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How far is Longreach from Woomera?

The distance between Woomera (RAAF Base Woomera) and Longreach (Longreach Airport) is 701 miles / 1129 kilometers / 609 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Woomera (UMR) to Longreach (LRE) is 1356 miles / 2183 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 18 minutes.

RAAF Base Woomera – Longreach Airport

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701
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1129
Kilometers
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609
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 49 min
CO2 emission
125 kg

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Distance from Woomera to Longreach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 701.386 miles
  • 1128.772 kilometers
  • 609.488 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
  • 702.242 miles
  • 1130.150 kilometers
  • 610.232 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 Woomera to Longreach?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Woomera to Longreach Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and Longreach Airport (LRE)

On average, flying from Woomera to Longreach generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 275 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Woomera to Longreach

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and Longreach Airport (LRE).

Airport information

Origin RAAF Base Woomera
City: Woomera
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: UMR
ICAO Code: YPWR
Coordinates: 31°8′39″S, 136°49′1″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