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How far is Maroochydore from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 7135 miles / 11483 kilometers / 6200 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7134.915 miles
  • 11482.533 kilometers
  • 6200.072 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
  • 7139.733 miles
  • 11490.287 kilometers
  • 6204.259 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 Los Angeles to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 14 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Maroochydore generates about 874 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 874 kilograms equals 1 927 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Maroochydore

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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