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How far is Maroochydore from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 902 miles / 1452 kilometers / 784 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 1091 miles / 1756 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 56 minutes.

Melbourne Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 902.185 miles
  • 1451.927 kilometers
  • 783.978 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
  • 903.427 miles
  • 1453.924 kilometers
  • 785.056 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 Melbourne to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Maroochydore generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Melbourne to Maroochydore

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

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEL
ICAO Code: YMML
Coordinates: 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Maroochydore (MCY)

Jetstar Airways
Tigerair Australia
Virgin Australia