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How far is Learmonth from Maroochydore?

The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) is 2467 miles / 3970 kilometers / 2144 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Learmonth (LEA) is 3425 miles / 5512 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 53 minutes.

Sunshine Coast Airport – RAAF Base Learmonth

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2467
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3970
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2144
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Distance from Maroochydore to Learmonth

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2466.851 miles
  • 3970.012 kilometers
  • 2143.635 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
  • 2462.889 miles
  • 3963.636 kilometers
  • 2140.192 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 Learmonth?

The estimated flight time from Sunshine Coast Airport to RAAF Base Learmonth is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA)

On average, flying from Maroochydore to Learmonth generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 598 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 Learmonth

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA).

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 RAAF Base Learmonth
City: Learmonth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LEA
ICAO Code: YPLM
Coordinates: 22°14′8″S, 114°5′20″E