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How far is Maroochydore from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 1595 miles / 2567 kilometers / 1386 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1595.003 miles
  • 2566.908 kilometers
  • 1386.019 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
  • 1595.278 miles
  • 2567.351 kilometers
  • 1386.259 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 Christchurch to Maroochydore?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Maroochydore generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Maroochydore

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

Airport information

Origin Christchurch Airport
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: CHC
ICAO Code: NZCH
Coordinates: 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″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