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How far is Meekatharra from Maroochydore?

The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Meekatharra (Meekatharra Airport) is 2131 miles / 3430 kilometers / 1852 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Meekatharra (MKR) is 2881 miles / 4636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 21 minutes.

Sunshine Coast Airport – Meekatharra Airport

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Distance from Maroochydore to Meekatharra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2131.074 miles
  • 3429.630 kilometers
  • 1851.852 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
  • 2127.263 miles
  • 3423.498 kilometers
  • 1848.541 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 Meekatharra?

The estimated flight time from Sunshine Coast Airport to Meekatharra Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Meekatharra Airport (MKR)

On average, flying from Maroochydore to Meekatharra generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 512 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 Meekatharra

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

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 Meekatharra Airport
City: Meekatharra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKR
ICAO Code: YMEK
Coordinates: 26°36′42″S, 118°32′52″E