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How far is Richmond from Maroochydore?

The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 751 miles / 1209 kilometers / 653 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Richmond (RCM) is 1020 miles / 1642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 34 minutes.

Sunshine Coast Airport – Richmond Airport

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Distance from Maroochydore to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 751.117 miles
  • 1208.806 kilometers
  • 652.703 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
  • 751.114 miles
  • 1208.801 kilometers
  • 652.700 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Sunshine Coast Airport to Richmond Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Maroochydore and Richmond?

There is no time difference between Maroochydore and Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Maroochydore to Richmond generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 287 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 Richmond

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

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 Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E