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How far is Karratha from Maroochydore?

The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Karratha (Karratha Airport) is 2330 miles / 3749 kilometers / 2025 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Karratha (KTA) is 3411 miles / 5489 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 5 minutes.

Sunshine Coast Airport – Karratha Airport

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Distance from Maroochydore to Karratha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2329.773 miles
  • 3749.407 kilometers
  • 2024.518 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
  • 2326.313 miles
  • 3743.838 kilometers
  • 2021.511 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 Karratha?

The estimated flight time from Sunshine Coast Airport to Karratha Airport is 4 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Karratha Airport (KTA)

On average, flying from Maroochydore to Karratha generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 563 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 Karratha

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

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 Karratha Airport
City: Karratha
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KTA
ICAO Code: YPKA
Coordinates: 20°42′43″S, 116°46′22″E