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How far is Lockhart River from Maroochydore?

The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Lockhart River (Lockhart River Airport) is 1143 miles / 1840 kilometers / 993 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Lockhart River (IRG) is 1461 miles / 2352 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 36 minutes.

Sunshine Coast Airport – Lockhart River Airport

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Distance from Maroochydore to Lockhart River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1143.202 miles
  • 1839.806 kilometers
  • 993.416 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
  • 1146.175 miles
  • 1844.590 kilometers
  • 995.999 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 Lockhart River?

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

What is the time difference between Maroochydore and Lockhart River?

There is no time difference between Maroochydore and Lockhart River.

Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Lockhart River Airport (IRG)

On average, flying from Maroochydore to Lockhart River 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 Lockhart River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Lockhart River Airport (IRG).

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 Lockhart River Airport
City: Lockhart River
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: IRG
ICAO Code: YLHR
Coordinates: 12°47′12″S, 143°18′17″E