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How far is Longreach from Ayers Rock?

The distance between Ayers Rock (Ayers Rock Airport) and Longreach (Longreach Airport) is 847 miles / 1364 kilometers / 736 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ayers Rock (AYQ) to Longreach (LRE) is 1407 miles / 2265 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 35 minutes.

Ayers Rock Airport – Longreach Airport

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847
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1364
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736
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Distance from Ayers Rock to Longreach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 847.374 miles
  • 1363.716 kilometers
  • 736.348 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
  • 846.043 miles
  • 1361.574 kilometers
  • 735.191 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 Ayers Rock to Longreach?

The estimated flight time from Ayers Rock Airport to Longreach Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) and Longreach Airport (LRE)

On average, flying from Ayers Rock to Longreach generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ayers Rock to Longreach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) and Longreach Airport (LRE).

Airport information

Origin Ayers Rock Airport
City: Ayers Rock
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: AYQ
ICAO Code: YAYE
Coordinates: 25°11′9″S, 130°58′33″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