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How far is Maroochydore from Coffs Harbour?

The distance between Coffs Harbour (Coffs Harbour Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 256 miles / 412 kilometers / 222 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 311 miles / 501 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 5 minutes.

Coffs Harbour Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from Coffs Harbour to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 255.996 miles
  • 411.985 kilometers
  • 222.454 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
  • 256.845 miles
  • 413.353 kilometers
  • 223.193 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 Coffs Harbour to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Coffs Harbour to Maroochydore generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 138 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Coffs Harbour to Maroochydore

See the map of the shortest flight path between Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).

Airport information

Origin Coffs Harbour Airport
City: Coffs Harbour
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CFS
ICAO Code: YSCH
Coordinates: 30°19′14″S, 153°6′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