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How far is Maroochydore from Karratha?

The distance between Karratha (Karratha Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 2330 miles / 3749 kilometers / 2025 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Karratha (KTA) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 3412 miles / 5491 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 16 minutes.

Karratha Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from Karratha to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2329.773 miles
  • 3749.407 kilometers
  • 2024.518 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
  • 2326.313 miles
  • 3743.838 kilometers
  • 2021.511 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 Karratha to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Karratha Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 4 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Karratha Airport (KTA) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Karratha to Maroochydore generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 563 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Karratha to Maroochydore

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

Airport information

Origin Karratha Airport
City: Karratha
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KTA
ICAO Code: YPKA
Coordinates: 20°42′43″S, 116°46′22″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