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How far is Groote Eylandt from Longreach?

The distance between Longreach (Longreach Airport) and Groote Eylandt (Groote Eylandt Airport) is 828 miles / 1332 kilometers / 719 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Longreach (LRE) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) is 1426 miles / 2295 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 27 minutes.

Longreach Airport – Groote Eylandt Airport

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828
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1332
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719
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Distance from Longreach to Groote Eylandt

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 827.720 miles
  • 1332.087 kilometers
  • 719.269 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
  • 829.591 miles
  • 1335.097 kilometers
  • 720.895 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 Groote Eylandt?

The estimated flight time from Longreach Airport to Groote Eylandt Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Longreach Airport (LRE) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE)

On average, flying from Longreach to Groote Eylandt generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 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 Groote Eylandt

See the map of the shortest flight path between Longreach Airport (LRE) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE).

Airport information

Origin Longreach Airport
City: Longreach
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LRE
ICAO Code: YLRE
Coordinates: 23°26′3″S, 144°16′47″E
Destination Groote Eylandt Airport
City: Groote Eylandt
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GTE
ICAO Code: YGTE
Coordinates: 13°58′30″S, 136°27′36″E