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How far is Maroochydore from Canberra?

The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 643 miles / 1034 kilometers / 558 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Canberra (CBR) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 808 miles / 1300 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 28 minutes.

Canberra Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from Canberra to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 642.501 miles
  • 1034.005 kilometers
  • 558.318 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
  • 643.978 miles
  • 1036.382 kilometers
  • 559.601 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 Canberra to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Canberra to Maroochydore generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Canberra to Maroochydore

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

Airport information

Origin Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″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