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How far is Maroochydore from Learmonth?

The distance between Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 2467 miles / 3970 kilometers / 2144 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Learmonth (LEA) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 3424 miles / 5511 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 45 minutes.

RAAF Base Learmonth – Sunshine Coast Airport

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2144
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Distance from Learmonth to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2466.851 miles
  • 3970.012 kilometers
  • 2143.635 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
  • 2462.889 miles
  • 3963.636 kilometers
  • 2140.192 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 Learmonth to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Learmonth to Sunshine Coast Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Learmonth to Maroochydore generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 598 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Learmonth to Maroochydore

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).

Airport information

Origin RAAF Base Learmonth
City: Learmonth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LEA
ICAO Code: YPLM
Coordinates: 22°14′8″S, 114°5′20″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