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How far is Daru from Maroochydore?

The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Daru (Daru Airport) is 1368 miles / 2201 kilometers / 1189 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Daru (DAU) is 1627 miles / 2618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 1 minutes.

Sunshine Coast Airport – Daru Airport

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1368
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2201
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1189
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Distance from Maroochydore to Daru

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1367.722 miles
  • 2201.135 kilometers
  • 1188.518 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
  • 1372.167 miles
  • 2208.288 kilometers
  • 1192.380 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 Daru?

The estimated flight time from Sunshine Coast Airport to Daru Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Maroochydore and Daru?

There is no time difference between Maroochydore and Daru.

Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Daru Airport (DAU)

On average, flying from Maroochydore to Daru generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 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 Daru

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

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 Daru Airport
City: Daru
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: DAU
ICAO Code: AYDU
Coordinates: 9°5′12″S, 143°12′28″E