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How far is Blackwater from Maroochydore?

The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Blackwater (Blackwater Airport) is 339 miles / 545 kilometers / 294 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Blackwater (BLT) is 460 miles / 740 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 26 minutes.

Sunshine Coast Airport – Blackwater Airport

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Distance from Maroochydore to Blackwater

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 338.681 miles
  • 545.055 kilometers
  • 294.306 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
  • 338.795 miles
  • 545.237 kilometers
  • 294.404 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 Maroochydore to Blackwater?

The estimated flight time from Sunshine Coast Airport to Blackwater Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Maroochydore and Blackwater?

There is no time difference between Maroochydore and Blackwater.

Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Blackwater Airport (BLT)

On average, flying from Maroochydore to Blackwater generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 165 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Maroochydore to Blackwater

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Blackwater Airport
City: Blackwater
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BLT
ICAO Code: YBTR
Coordinates: 23°36′11″S, 148°48′25″E