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How far is Longreach from Canberra?

The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and Longreach (Longreach Airport) is 869 miles / 1399 kilometers / 756 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Canberra (CBR) to Longreach (LRE) is 1058 miles / 1702 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 15 minutes.

Canberra Airport – Longreach Airport

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869
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1399
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756
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Distance from Canberra to Longreach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 869.474 miles
  • 1399.282 kilometers
  • 755.552 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
  • 871.718 miles
  • 1402.894 kilometers
  • 757.502 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 Canberra to Longreach?

The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to Longreach Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Canberra and Longreach?

There is no time difference between Canberra and Longreach.

Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Longreach Airport (LRE)

On average, flying from Canberra to Longreach generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Canberra to Longreach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Longreach Airport (LRE).

Airport information

Origin Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″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