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How far is Maroochydore from Bourke?

The distance between Bourke (Bourke Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 495 miles / 797 kilometers / 430 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bourke (BRK) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 644 miles / 1036 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 39 minutes.

Bourke Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from Bourke to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 495.048 miles
  • 796.703 kilometers
  • 430.185 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
  • 494.713 miles
  • 796.163 kilometers
  • 429.894 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 Bourke to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Bourke Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bourke Airport (BRK) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Bourke to Maroochydore generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bourke to Maroochydore

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

Airport information

Origin Bourke Airport
City: Bourke
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BRK
ICAO Code: YBKE
Coordinates: 30°2′21″S, 145°57′7″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