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How far is Leinster from Maroochydore?

The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Leinster (Leinster Airport) is 1990 miles / 3202 kilometers / 1729 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Leinster (LER) is 2669 miles / 4296 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 54 minutes.

Sunshine Coast Airport – Leinster Airport

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1990
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3202
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1729
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Distance from Maroochydore to Leinster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1989.609 miles
  • 3201.966 kilometers
  • 1728.923 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
  • 1986.013 miles
  • 3196.179 kilometers
  • 1725.799 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 Leinster?

The estimated flight time from Sunshine Coast Airport to Leinster Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Leinster Airport (LER)

On average, flying from Maroochydore to Leinster generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 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 Leinster

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

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 Leinster Airport
City: Leinster
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LER
ICAO Code: YLST
Coordinates: 27°50′35″S, 120°42′10″E