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How far is Maroochydore from Ballina?

The distance between Ballina (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 156 miles / 252 kilometers / 136 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ballina (BNK) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 186 miles / 299 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 44 minutes.

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from Ballina to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 156.280 miles
  • 251.509 kilometers
  • 135.804 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
  • 156.788 miles
  • 252.327 kilometers
  • 136.245 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 Ballina to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Ballina to Maroochydore generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 106 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ballina to Maroochydore

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).

Airport information

Origin Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
City: Ballina
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNK
ICAO Code: YBNA
Coordinates: 28°50′2″S, 153°33′43″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