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How far is Maroochydore from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 9343 miles / 15036 kilometers / 8119 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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9343
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15036
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8119
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Flight time duration
18 h 11 min
CO2 emission
1 200 kg

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Distance from Raleigh to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9343.241 miles
  • 15036.490 kilometers
  • 8119.055 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
  • 9342.099 miles
  • 15034.651 kilometers
  • 8118.062 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 Raleigh to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 18 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Maroochydore generates about 1 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 200 kilograms equals 2 645 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Maroochydore

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W
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