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How far is Maroochydore from Rotorua?

The distance between Rotorua (Rotorua Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 1566 miles / 2520 kilometers / 1361 nautical miles.

Rotorua Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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1566
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2520
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1361
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Distance from Rotorua to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1566.158 miles
  • 2520.487 kilometers
  • 1360.954 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
  • 1564.833 miles
  • 2518.355 kilometers
  • 1359.803 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 Rotorua to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Rotorua Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rotorua Airport (ROT) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Rotorua to Maroochydore generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rotorua to Maroochydore

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

Airport information

Origin Rotorua Airport
City: Rotorua
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: ROT
ICAO Code: NZRO
Coordinates: 38°6′33″S, 176°19′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