How far is Maroochydore from Elcho Island?
The distance between Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 1518 miles / 2443 kilometers / 1319 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Elcho Island (ELC) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 2401 miles / 3864 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 13 minutes.
Elcho Island Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport
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Distance from Elcho Island to Maroochydore
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Elcho Island to Maroochydore. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1518.063 miles
- 2443.086 kilometers
- 1319.161 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- 1519.754 miles
- 2445.807 kilometers
- 1320.630 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 Elcho Island to Maroochydore?
The estimated flight time from Elcho Island Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Elcho Island and Maroochydore?
Flight carbon footprint between Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
On average, flying from Elcho Island to Maroochydore generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Elcho Island to Maroochydore
See the map of the shortest flight path between Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
Airport information
| Origin | Elcho Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elcho Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | ELC |
| ICAO Code: | YELD |
| Coordinates: | 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E |
| Destination | Sunshine Coast Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Maroochydore |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MCY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMC |
| Coordinates: | 26°36′11″S, 153°5′27″E |