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How far is Maroochydore from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 9107 miles / 14657 kilometers / 7914 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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9107
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14657
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7914
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Flight time duration
17 h 44 min
CO2 emission
1 164 kg

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Distance from Detroit to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9107.475 miles
  • 14657.060 kilometers
  • 7914.179 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
  • 9108.615 miles
  • 14658.895 kilometers
  • 7915.170 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 Detroit to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 17 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Detroit to Maroochydore generates about 1 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 164 kilograms equals 2 565 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Maroochydore

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W
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