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How far is Maroochydore from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 1600 miles / 2574 kilometers / 1390 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from Wellington to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1599.607 miles
  • 2574.318 kilometers
  • 1390.021 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
  • 1599.123 miles
  • 2573.538 kilometers
  • 1389.600 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 Wellington to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Wellington to Maroochydore generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Maroochydore

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

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″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