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How far is Maroochydore from Port Moresby?

The distance between Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 1241 miles / 1998 kilometers / 1079 nautical miles.

Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from Port Moresby to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1241.238 miles
  • 1997.579 kilometers
  • 1078.607 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
  • 1246.215 miles
  • 2005.588 kilometers
  • 1082.931 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 Port Moresby to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Port Moresby and Maroochydore?

There is no time difference between Port Moresby and Maroochydore.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Port Moresby to Maroochydore generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Port Moresby to Maroochydore

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).

Airport information

Origin Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
City: Port Moresby
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: POM
ICAO Code: AYPY
Coordinates: 9°26′36″S, 147°13′12″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