How far is Elcho Island from Maroochydore?
The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 1518 miles / 2443 kilometers / 1319 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 2401 miles / 3864 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 14 minutes.
Sunshine Coast Airport – Elcho Island Airport
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Distance from Maroochydore to Elcho Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Maroochydore to Elcho Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1518.063 miles
- 2443.086 kilometers
- 1319.161 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- 1519.754 miles
- 2445.807 kilometers
- 1320.630 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 Elcho Island?
The estimated flight time from Sunshine Coast Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Maroochydore and Elcho Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)
On average, flying from Maroochydore to Elcho Island generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 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 Elcho Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).
Airport information
| Origin | Sunshine Coast Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Maroochydore |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MCY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMC |
| Coordinates: | 26°36′11″S, 153°5′27″E |
| Destination | Elcho Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elcho Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | ELC |
| ICAO Code: | YELD |
| Coordinates: | 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E |