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How far is Maroochydore from Armidale?

The distance between Armidale (Armidale Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 285 miles / 458 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Armidale (ARM) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 358 miles / 576 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 44 minutes.

Armidale Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from Armidale to Maroochydore

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Armidale to Maroochydore. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 284.743 miles
  • 458.250 kilometers
  • 247.435 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
  • 285.538 miles
  • 459.529 kilometers
  • 248.126 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 Armidale to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Armidale Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Armidale Airport (ARM) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Armidale to Maroochydore generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 148 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Armidale to Maroochydore

See the map of the shortest flight path between Armidale Airport (ARM) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).

Airport information

Origin Armidale Airport
City: Armidale
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ARM
ICAO Code: YARM
Coordinates: 30°31′41″S, 151°37′1″E
Destination Sunshine Coast Airport
City: Maroochydore
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MCY
ICAO Code: YBMC
Coordinates: 26°36′11″S, 153°5′27″E