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How far is Maroochydore from Carnarvon?

The distance between Carnarvon (Carnarvon Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 2451 miles / 3944 kilometers / 2130 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Carnarvon (CVQ) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 3224 miles / 5188 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 52 minutes.

Carnarvon Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from Carnarvon to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2450.813 miles
  • 3944.202 kilometers
  • 2129.699 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
  • 2446.561 miles
  • 3937.359 kilometers
  • 2126.004 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 Carnarvon to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Carnarvon Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Carnarvon to Maroochydore generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 594 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Carnarvon to Maroochydore

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

Airport information

Origin Carnarvon Airport
City: Carnarvon
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CVQ
ICAO Code: YCAR
Coordinates: 24°52′50″S, 113°40′19″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