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How far is Maroochydore from Wagga Wagga?

The distance between Wagga Wagga (Wagga Wagga Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 678 miles / 1091 kilometers / 589 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 908 miles / 1461 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 20 minutes.

Wagga Wagga Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from Wagga Wagga to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 677.608 miles
  • 1090.504 kilometers
  • 588.825 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
  • 678.794 miles
  • 1092.413 kilometers
  • 589.856 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 Wagga Wagga to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Wagga Wagga Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Wagga Wagga to Maroochydore generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 269 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wagga Wagga to Maroochydore

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

Airport information

Origin Wagga Wagga Airport
City: Wagga Wagga
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WGA
ICAO Code: YSWG
Coordinates: 35°9′55″S, 147°27′57″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