How far is Mackay from Maroochydore?

The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 448 miles / 721 kilometers / 389 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Mackay (MKY) is 547 miles / 880 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 5 minutes.

Distance from Maroochydore to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 448.228 miles
• 721.354 kilometers
• 389.500 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

• 449.235 miles
• 722.974 kilometers
• 390.375 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 Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Sunshine Coast Airport to Mackay Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Maroochydore and Mackay?

There is no time difference between Maroochydore and Mackay.

Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Maroochydore to Mackay generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 201 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 Mackay

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

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	Mackay Airport
City:	Mackay
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	MKY
ICAO Code:	YBMK
Coordinates:	21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E