How far is Townsville from Maroochydore?
The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Townsville (Townsville Airport) is 647 miles / 1041 kilometers / 562 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Townsville (TSV) is 790 miles / 1272 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 7 minutes.
Sunshine Coast Airport – Townsville Airport
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Distance from Maroochydore to Townsville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Maroochydore to Townsville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 646.588 miles
- 1040.582 kilometers
- 561.869 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- 647.794 miles
- 1042.523 kilometers
- 562.917 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 Townsville?
The estimated flight time from Sunshine Coast Airport to Townsville Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Maroochydore and Townsville?
There is no time difference between Maroochydore and Townsville.
Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Townsville Airport (TSV)
On average, flying from Maroochydore to Townsville generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 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 Townsville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Townsville Airport (TSV).
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 | Townsville Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Townsville |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | TSV |
| ICAO Code: | YBTL |
| Coordinates: | 19°15′9″S, 146°45′53″E |