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How far is Canberra from Maroochydore?

The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Canberra (Canberra Airport) is 643 miles / 1034 kilometers / 558 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Canberra (CBR) is 797 miles / 1282 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 28 minutes.

Sunshine Coast Airport – Canberra Airport

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Distance from Maroochydore to Canberra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 642.501 miles
  • 1034.005 kilometers
  • 558.318 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
  • 643.978 miles
  • 1036.382 kilometers
  • 559.601 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 Maroochydore to Canberra?

The estimated flight time from Sunshine Coast Airport to Canberra Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Canberra Airport (CBR)

On average, flying from Maroochydore to Canberra generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Maroochydore to Canberra

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E