How far is Elcho Island from Longreach?
The distance between Longreach (Longreach Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 972 miles / 1564 kilometers / 844 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Longreach (LRE) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 1644 miles / 2645 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 11 minutes.
Longreach Airport – Elcho Island Airport
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Distance from Longreach to Elcho Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Longreach to Elcho Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 971.729 miles
- 1563.847 kilometers
- 844.410 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- 974.199 miles
- 1567.821 kilometers
- 846.556 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 Longreach to Elcho Island?
The estimated flight time from Longreach Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Longreach and Elcho Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Longreach Airport (LRE) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)
On average, flying from Longreach to Elcho Island 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 Longreach to Elcho Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Longreach Airport (LRE) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).
Airport information
| Origin | Longreach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Longreach |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | LRE |
| ICAO Code: | YLRE |
| Coordinates: | 23°26′3″S, 144°16′47″E |
| Destination | Elcho Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elcho Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | ELC |
| ICAO Code: | YELD |
| Coordinates: | 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E |