How far is Maroochydore from Longreach?
The distance between Longreach (Longreach Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 594 miles / 956 kilometers / 516 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Longreach (LRE) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 759 miles / 1221 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 10 minutes.
Longreach Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport
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Distance from Longreach to Maroochydore
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Longreach to Maroochydore. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 593.904 miles
- 955.795 kilometers
- 516.088 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- 593.328 miles
- 954.869 kilometers
- 515.588 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 Longreach to Maroochydore?
The estimated flight time from Longreach Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Longreach and Maroochydore?
There is no time difference between Longreach and Maroochydore.
Flight carbon footprint between Longreach Airport (LRE) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
On average, flying from Longreach to Maroochydore generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Longreach to Maroochydore
See the map of the shortest flight path between Longreach Airport (LRE) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
Airport information
| Origin | Longreach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Longreach |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | LRE |
| ICAO Code: | YLRE |
| Coordinates: | 23°26′3″S, 144°16′47″E |
| Destination | Sunshine Coast Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Maroochydore |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MCY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMC |
| Coordinates: | 26°36′11″S, 153°5′27″E |