How far is Maroochydore from Papeete?
The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 3698 miles / 5951 kilometers / 3213 nautical miles.
Faa'a International Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport
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Distance from Papeete to Maroochydore
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Papeete to Maroochydore. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3698.012 miles
- 5951.374 kilometers
- 3213.485 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- 3692.740 miles
- 5942.889 kilometers
- 3208.904 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 Papeete to Maroochydore?
The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 7 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Papeete and Maroochydore?
Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
On average, flying from Papeete to Maroochydore generates about 419 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 419 kilograms equals 924 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Papeete to Maroochydore
See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
Airport information
| Origin | Faa'a International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Papeete |
| Country: | French Polynesia  |
| IATA Code: | PPT |
| ICAO Code: | NTAA |
| Coordinates: | 17°33′13″S, 149°36′25″W |
| Destination | Sunshine Coast Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Maroochydore |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MCY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMC |
| Coordinates: | 26°36′11″S, 153°5′27″E |