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How far is Maroochydore from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 9420 miles / 15161 kilometers / 8186 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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9420
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15161
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8186
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Flight time duration
18 h 20 min
CO2 emission
1 211 kg

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9420.298 miles
  • 15160.501 kilometers
  • 8186.015 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
  • 9419.786 miles
  • 15159.676 kilometers
  • 8185.570 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 Washington D.C. to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 18 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Maroochydore generates about 1 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 211 kilograms equals 2 671 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Maroochydore

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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