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How far is Darwin from Maroochydore?

The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Darwin (Darwin International Airport) is 1742 miles / 2803 kilometers / 1514 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Darwin (DRW) is 2156 miles / 3470 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 20 minutes.

Sunshine Coast Airport – Darwin International Airport

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1742
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2803
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1514
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 47 min
CO2 emission
196 kg

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Distance from Maroochydore to Darwin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1741.855 miles
  • 2803.243 kilometers
  • 1513.630 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
  • 1742.501 miles
  • 2804.284 kilometers
  • 1514.192 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 Darwin?

The estimated flight time from Sunshine Coast Airport to Darwin International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Darwin International Airport (DRW)

On average, flying from Maroochydore to Darwin generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 431 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 Darwin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Darwin International Airport (DRW).

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 Darwin International Airport
City: Darwin
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: DRW
ICAO Code: YPDN
Coordinates: 12°24′52″S, 130°52′37″E