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How far is Kowanyama from Maroochydore?

The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Kowanyama (Kowanyama Airport) is 1058 miles / 1702 kilometers / 919 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Kowanyama (KWM) is 1333 miles / 2146 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 11 minutes.

Sunshine Coast Airport – Kowanyama Airport

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Distance from Maroochydore to Kowanyama

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1057.726 miles
  • 1702.245 kilometers
  • 919.139 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
  • 1059.319 miles
  • 1704.809 kilometers
  • 920.523 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 Kowanyama?

The estimated flight time from Sunshine Coast Airport to Kowanyama Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Maroochydore and Kowanyama?

There is no time difference between Maroochydore and Kowanyama.

Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM)

On average, flying from Maroochydore to Kowanyama generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 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 Kowanyama

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

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 Kowanyama Airport
City: Kowanyama
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KWM
ICAO Code: YKOW
Coordinates: 15°29′8″S, 141°45′3″E