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How far is Carnarvon from Maroochydore?

The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Carnarvon (Carnarvon Airport) is 2451 miles / 3944 kilometers / 2130 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Carnarvon (CVQ) is 3224 miles / 5189 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 0 minutes.

Sunshine Coast Airport – Carnarvon Airport

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Distance from Maroochydore to Carnarvon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2450.813 miles
  • 3944.202 kilometers
  • 2129.699 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
  • 2446.561 miles
  • 3937.359 kilometers
  • 2126.004 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 Carnarvon?

The estimated flight time from Sunshine Coast Airport to Carnarvon Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Carnarvon Airport (CVQ)

On average, flying from Maroochydore to Carnarvon generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 594 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 Carnarvon

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

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 Carnarvon Airport
City: Carnarvon
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CVQ
ICAO Code: YCAR
Coordinates: 24°52′50″S, 113°40′19″E