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How far is Saibai Island from Maroochydore?

The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) is 1369 miles / 2203 kilometers / 1189 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Saibai Island (SBR) is 1627 miles / 2618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 1 minutes.

Sunshine Coast Airport – Saibai Island Airport

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1369
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2203
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1189
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Distance from Maroochydore to Saibai Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1368.600 miles
  • 2202.548 kilometers
  • 1189.281 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
  • 1372.813 miles
  • 2209.329 kilometers
  • 1192.942 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 Saibai Island?

The estimated flight time from Sunshine Coast Airport to Saibai Island Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Maroochydore and Saibai Island?

There is no time difference between Maroochydore and Saibai Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR)

On average, flying from Maroochydore to Saibai Island generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 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 Saibai Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR).

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 Saibai Island Airport
City: Saibai Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SBR
ICAO Code: YSII
Coordinates: 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E