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How far is Maroochydore from Meekatharra?

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

The driving distance from Meekatharra (MKR) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 2880 miles / 4635 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 15 minutes.

Meekatharra Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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Distance from Meekatharra to Maroochydore

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Meekatharra to Maroochydore. 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 Meekatharra to Maroochydore?

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

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

On average, flying from Meekatharra to Maroochydore 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 Meekatharra to Maroochydore

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

Airport information

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