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How far is Maroochydore from Perth?

The distance between Perth (Perth Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 2261 miles / 3638 kilometers / 1964 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Perth (PER) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 2759 miles / 4440 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 30 minutes.

Perth Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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1964
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Distance from Perth to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2260.612 miles
  • 3638.103 kilometers
  • 1964.418 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
  • 2256.586 miles
  • 3631.623 kilometers
  • 1960.920 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 Perth to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Perth Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Perth Airport (PER) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Perth to Maroochydore generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Perth to Maroochydore

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

Airport information

Origin Perth Airport
City: Perth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PER
ICAO Code: YPPH
Coordinates: 31°56′25″S, 115°58′1″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