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How far is Maroochydore from King Island, Tasmania?

The distance between King Island, Tasmania (King Island Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 1058 miles / 1702 kilometers / 919 nautical miles.

King Island Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from King Island, Tasmania to Maroochydore

There are several ways to calculate the distance from King Island, Tasmania to Maroochydore. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1057.561 miles
  • 1701.980 kilometers
  • 918.996 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
  • 1059.028 miles
  • 1704.340 kilometers
  • 920.270 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 King Island, Tasmania to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from King Island Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Island Airport (KNS) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from King Island, Tasmania to Maroochydore generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from King Island, Tasmania to Maroochydore

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Island Airport (KNS) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).

Airport information

Origin King Island Airport
City: King Island, Tasmania
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KNS
ICAO Code: YKII
Coordinates: 39°52′38″S, 143°52′40″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