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How far is Kowanyama from Longreach?

The distance between Longreach (Longreach Airport) and Kowanyama (Kowanyama Airport) is 571 miles / 919 kilometers / 496 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Longreach (LRE) to Kowanyama (KWM) is 791 miles / 1273 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 50 minutes.

Longreach Airport – Kowanyama Airport

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Distance from Longreach to Kowanyama

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 571.048 miles
  • 919.013 kilometers
  • 496.227 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
  • 573.324 miles
  • 922.675 kilometers
  • 498.205 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 Kowanyama?

The estimated flight time from Longreach Airport to Kowanyama Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Longreach and Kowanyama?

There is no time difference between Longreach and Kowanyama.

Flight carbon footprint between Longreach Airport (LRE) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM)

On average, flying from Longreach to Kowanyama generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 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 Kowanyama

See the map of the shortest flight path between Longreach Airport (LRE) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM).

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 Kowanyama Airport
City: Kowanyama
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KWM
ICAO Code: YKOW
Coordinates: 15°29′8″S, 141°45′3″E