How far is Sydney from Maroochydore?
The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 519 miles / 835 kilometers / 451 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Sydney (SYD) is 643 miles / 1035 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 36 minutes.
Sunshine Coast Airport – Sydney Airport
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Distance from Maroochydore to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Maroochydore to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 518.549 miles
- 834.523 kilometers
- 450.606 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- 520.000 miles
- 836.859 kilometers
- 451.868 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 Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Maroochydore and Sydney?
There is no time difference between Maroochydore and Sydney.
Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Sydney Airport (SYD)
On average, flying from Maroochydore to Sydney generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 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 Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Sydney Airport (SYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Sunshine Coast Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Maroochydore |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MCY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMC |
| Coordinates: | 26°36′11″S, 153°5′27″E |
| Destination | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |
Airlines flying from Maroochydore (MCY) to Sydney (SYD)
| Jetstar Airways |
| Virgin Australia |