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How far is Maroochydore from Launceston?

The distance between Launceston (Launceston Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 1083 miles / 1743 kilometers / 941 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Launceston (LST) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 1438 miles / 2315 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 35 minutes.

Launceston Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from Launceston to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1082.932 miles
  • 1742.810 kilometers
  • 941.042 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
  • 1085.084 miles
  • 1746.273 kilometers
  • 942.912 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 Launceston to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Launceston Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Launceston and Maroochydore?

There is no time difference between Launceston and Maroochydore.

Flight carbon footprint between Launceston Airport (LST) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Launceston to Maroochydore generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Launceston to Maroochydore

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

Airport information

Origin Launceston Airport
City: Launceston
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LST
ICAO Code: YMLT
Coordinates: 41°32′43″S, 147°12′50″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