How far is Maroochydore from Townsville?
The distance between Townsville (Townsville Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 647 miles / 1041 kilometers / 562 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Townsville (TSV) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 790 miles / 1272 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 12 minutes.
Townsville Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport
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Distance from Townsville to Maroochydore
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Townsville to Maroochydore. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 646.588 miles
- 1040.582 kilometers
- 561.869 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- 647.794 miles
- 1042.523 kilometers
- 562.917 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 Townsville to Maroochydore?
The estimated flight time from Townsville Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Townsville and Maroochydore?
There is no time difference between Townsville and Maroochydore.
Flight carbon footprint between Townsville Airport (TSV) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
On average, flying from Townsville to Maroochydore generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Townsville to Maroochydore
See the map of the shortest flight path between Townsville Airport (TSV) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
Airport information
| Origin | Townsville Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Townsville |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | TSV |
| ICAO Code: | YBTL |
| Coordinates: | 19°15′9″S, 146°45′53″E |
| Destination | Sunshine Coast Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Maroochydore |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MCY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMC |
| Coordinates: | 26°36′11″S, 153°5′27″E |