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How far is Maroochydore from Leinster?

The distance between Leinster (Leinster Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 1990 miles / 3202 kilometers / 1729 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Leinster (LER) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 2669 miles / 4295 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 48 minutes.

Leinster Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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1990
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3202
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1729
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Distance from Leinster to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1989.609 miles
  • 3201.966 kilometers
  • 1728.923 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
  • 1986.013 miles
  • 3196.179 kilometers
  • 1725.799 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 Leinster to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Leinster Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leinster Airport (LER) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Leinster to Maroochydore generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Leinster to Maroochydore

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

Airport information

Origin Leinster Airport
City: Leinster
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LER
ICAO Code: YLST
Coordinates: 27°50′35″S, 120°42′10″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