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How far is Coober Pedy from Maroochydore?

The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Coober Pedy (Coober Pedy Airport) is 1136 miles / 1828 kilometers / 987 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Coober Pedy (CPD) is 1619 miles / 2606 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 16 minutes.

Sunshine Coast Airport – Coober Pedy Airport

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1136
Miles
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1828
Kilometers
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987
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 39 min
CO2 emission
159 kg

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Distance from Maroochydore to Coober Pedy

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1135.852 miles
  • 1827.976 kilometers
  • 987.028 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
  • 1133.885 miles
  • 1824.812 kilometers
  • 985.319 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 Coober Pedy?

The estimated flight time from Sunshine Coast Airport to Coober Pedy Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)

On average, flying from Maroochydore to Coober Pedy generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Coober Pedy

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Coober Pedy Airport (CPD).

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 Coober Pedy Airport
City: Coober Pedy
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CPD
ICAO Code: YCBP
Coordinates: 29°2′24″S, 134°43′15″E