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How far is Maroochydore from Brisbane?

The distance between Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 54 miles / 87 kilometers / 47 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brisbane (BNE) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 70 miles / 112 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 28 minutes.

Brisbane Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from Brisbane to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 53.789 miles
  • 86.565 kilometers
  • 46.741 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
  • 53.979 miles
  • 86.870 kilometers
  • 46.906 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 Brisbane to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Brisbane Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Maroochydore?

There is no time difference between Brisbane and Maroochydore.

Flight carbon footprint between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Brisbane to Maroochydore generates about 33 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 33 kilograms equals 73 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brisbane to Maroochydore

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

Airport information

Origin Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″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