How far is Maroochydore from Lightning Ridge?
The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 369 miles / 593 kilometers / 320 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 523 miles / 842 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 59 minutes.
Lightning Ridge Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Maroochydore
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lightning Ridge to Maroochydore. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 368.688 miles
- 593.345 kilometers
- 320.381 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- 368.553 miles
- 593.129 kilometers
- 320.264 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 Lightning Ridge to Maroochydore?
The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lightning Ridge and Maroochydore?
Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Maroochydore generates about 79 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 79 kilograms equals 175 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lightning Ridge to Maroochydore
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
Airport information
| Origin | Lightning Ridge Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lightning Ridge |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | LHG |
| ICAO Code: | YLRD |
| Coordinates: | 29°27′24″S, 147°59′2″E |
| Destination | Sunshine Coast Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Maroochydore |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MCY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMC |
| Coordinates: | 26°36′11″S, 153°5′27″E |