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How far is Maroochydore from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 7102 miles / 11430 kilometers / 6172 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7102.082 miles
  • 11429.693 kilometers
  • 6171.541 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
  • 7108.697 miles
  • 11440.338 kilometers
  • 6177.288 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 Sacramento to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 13 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Maroochydore generates about 869 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 869 kilograms equals 1 916 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Maroochydore

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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