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How far is Denham from Maroochydore?

The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Denham (Shark Bay Airport) is 2444 miles / 3933 kilometers / 2123 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Denham (MJK) is 3186 miles / 5128 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 18 minutes.

Sunshine Coast Airport – Shark Bay Airport

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Distance from Maroochydore to Denham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2443.565 miles
  • 3932.536 kilometers
  • 2123.400 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
  • 2439.242 miles
  • 3925.580 kilometers
  • 2119.644 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 Denham?

The estimated flight time from Sunshine Coast Airport to Shark Bay Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Shark Bay Airport (MJK)

On average, flying from Maroochydore to Denham generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 592 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 Denham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Shark Bay Airport (MJK).

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 Shark Bay Airport
City: Denham
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MJK
ICAO Code: YSHK
Coordinates: 25°53′38″S, 113°34′37″E