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How far is Maroochydore from Gold Coast?

The distance between Gold Coast (Gold Coast Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 110 miles / 178 kilometers / 96 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gold Coast (OOL) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 134 miles / 216 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 44 minutes.

Gold Coast Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from Gold Coast to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 110.458 miles
  • 177.766 kilometers
  • 95.986 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
  • 110.812 miles
  • 178.334 kilometers
  • 96.293 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 Gold Coast to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Gold Coast Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Gold Coast to Maroochydore generates about 41 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 41 kilograms equals 91 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gold Coast to Maroochydore

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

Airport information

Origin Gold Coast Airport
City: Gold Coast
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: OOL
ICAO Code: YBCG
Coordinates: 28°9′51″S, 153°30′18″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