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How far is Maroochydore from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 7033 miles / 11318 kilometers / 6111 nautical miles.

San Francisco International Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from San Francisco to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7032.831 miles
  • 11318.244 kilometers
  • 6111.363 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
  • 7039.327 miles
  • 11328.699 kilometers
  • 6117.008 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 San Francisco to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 13 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Maroochydore generates about 859 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 859 kilograms equals 1 895 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Francisco to Maroochydore

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).

Airport information

Origin San Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″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