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How far is Launceston from Maroochydore?

The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Launceston (Launceston Airport) is 1083 miles / 1743 kilometers / 941 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Launceston (LST) is 1439 miles / 2316 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 34 minutes.

Sunshine Coast Airport – Launceston Airport

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Distance from Maroochydore to Launceston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1082.932 miles
  • 1742.810 kilometers
  • 941.042 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
  • 1085.084 miles
  • 1746.273 kilometers
  • 942.912 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 Launceston?

The estimated flight time from Sunshine Coast Airport to Launceston Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Launceston Airport (LST)

On average, flying from Maroochydore to Launceston generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 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 Launceston

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

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 Launceston Airport
City: Launceston
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LST
ICAO Code: YMLT
Coordinates: 41°32′43″S, 147°12′50″E