How far is McArthur River from Longreach?
The distance between Longreach (Longreach Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 718 miles / 1155 kilometers / 624 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Longreach (LRE) to McArthur River (MCV) is 952 miles / 1532 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 36 minutes.
Longreach Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport
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Distance from Longreach to McArthur River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Longreach to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 717.644 miles
- 1154.936 kilometers
- 623.616 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- 718.479 miles
- 1156.280 kilometers
- 624.341 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 McArthur River?
The estimated flight time from Longreach Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Longreach and McArthur River?
Flight carbon footprint between Longreach Airport (LRE) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)
On average, flying from Longreach to McArthur River generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 279 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 McArthur River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Longreach Airport (LRE) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).
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 | McArthur River Mine Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McArthur River |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MCV |
| ICAO Code: | YMHU |
| Coordinates: | 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E |