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How far is Groote Eylandt from Maroochydore?

The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Groote Eylandt (Groote Eylandt Airport) is 1383 miles / 2225 kilometers / 1202 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) is 2184 miles / 3515 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 30 minutes.

Sunshine Coast Airport – Groote Eylandt Airport

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Distance from Maroochydore to Groote Eylandt

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1382.837 miles
  • 2225.460 kilometers
  • 1201.652 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
  • 1383.949 miles
  • 2227.251 kilometers
  • 1202.619 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 Groote Eylandt?

The estimated flight time from Sunshine Coast Airport to Groote Eylandt Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE)

On average, flying from Maroochydore to Groote Eylandt generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 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 Groote Eylandt

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE).

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 Groote Eylandt Airport
City: Groote Eylandt
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GTE
ICAO Code: YGTE
Coordinates: 13°58′30″S, 136°27′36″E