How far is Maroochydore from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 519 miles / 835 kilometers / 451 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sydney (SYD) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 644 miles / 1037 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 36 minutes.
Sydney Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport
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Distance from Sydney to Maroochydore
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Maroochydore. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 518.549 miles
- 834.523 kilometers
- 450.606 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- 520.000 miles
- 836.859 kilometers
- 451.868 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 Sydney to Maroochydore?
The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Maroochydore?
The time difference between Sydney and Maroochydore is 1 hour. Maroochydore is 1 hour behind Sydney.
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
On average, flying from Sydney to Maroochydore generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Maroochydore
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
Airport information
| Origin | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |
| Destination | Sunshine Coast Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Maroochydore |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MCY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMC |
| Coordinates: | 26°36′11″S, 153°5′27″E |
Airlines flying from Sydney (SYD) to Maroochydore (MCY)
| Jetstar Airways |
| Virgin Australia |