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How far is Longreach from Port Hedland?

The distance between Port Hedland (Port Hedland International Airport) and Longreach (Longreach Airport) is 1658 miles / 2669 kilometers / 1441 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Port Hedland (PHE) to Longreach (LRE) is 2500 miles / 4023 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 26 minutes.

Port Hedland International Airport – Longreach Airport

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1658
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2669
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1441
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Distance from Port Hedland to Longreach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1658.298 miles
  • 2668.771 kilometers
  • 1441.021 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
  • 1655.827 miles
  • 2664.795 kilometers
  • 1438.874 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 Port Hedland to Longreach?

The estimated flight time from Port Hedland International Airport to Longreach Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) and Longreach Airport (LRE)

On average, flying from Port Hedland to Longreach generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Port Hedland to Longreach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) and Longreach Airport (LRE).

Airport information

Origin Port Hedland International Airport
City: Port Hedland
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PHE
ICAO Code: YPPD
Coordinates: 20°22′40″S, 118°37′33″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