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How far is Maroochydore from Lihue, HI?

The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 4615 miles / 7427 kilometers / 4010 nautical miles.

Lihue Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from Lihue to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4615.191 miles
  • 7427.430 kilometers
  • 4010.492 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
  • 4624.457 miles
  • 7442.342 kilometers
  • 4018.543 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 Lihue to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 9 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Lihue to Maroochydore generates about 534 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 534 kilograms equals 1 178 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lihue to Maroochydore

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

Airport information

Origin Lihue Airport
City: Lihue, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIH
ICAO Code: PHLI
Coordinates: 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″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