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How far is Maroochydore from Groote Eylandt?

The distance between Groote Eylandt (Groote Eylandt Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 1383 miles / 2225 kilometers / 1202 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 2184 miles / 3515 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 28 minutes.

Groote Eylandt Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from Groote Eylandt to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1382.837 miles
  • 2225.460 kilometers
  • 1201.652 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
  • 1383.949 miles
  • 2227.251 kilometers
  • 1202.619 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 Groote Eylandt to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Groote Eylandt Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Groote Eylandt to Maroochydore generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Groote Eylandt to Maroochydore

See the map of the shortest flight path between Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).

Airport information

Origin Groote Eylandt Airport
City: Groote Eylandt
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GTE
ICAO Code: YGTE
Coordinates: 13°58′30″S, 136°27′36″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