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How far is Maroochydore from Christmas Creek Mine?

The distance between Christmas Creek Mine (Graeme Rowley Aerodrome) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 2121 miles / 3414 kilometers / 1843 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Christmas Creek Mine (CKW) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 3127 miles / 5032 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 4 minutes.

Graeme Rowley Aerodrome – Sunshine Coast Airport

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1843
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Distance from Christmas Creek Mine to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2121.083 miles
  • 3413.552 kilometers
  • 1843.171 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
  • 2117.719 miles
  • 3408.139 kilometers
  • 1840.248 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 Christmas Creek Mine to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Graeme Rowley Aerodrome to Sunshine Coast Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Christmas Creek Mine to Maroochydore generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 510 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Christmas Creek Mine to Maroochydore

See the map of the shortest flight path between Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).

Airport information

Origin Graeme Rowley Aerodrome
City: Christmas Creek Mine
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CKW
ICAO Code: YCHK
Coordinates: 22°21′15″S, 119°38′33″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