How far is Maroochydore from Mackay?

The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 448 miles / 721 kilometers / 389 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 546 miles / 879 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 8 minutes.

Distance from Mackay to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 448.228 miles
• 721.354 kilometers
• 389.500 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

• 449.235 miles
• 722.974 kilometers
• 390.375 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 Mackay to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Maroochydore?

There is no time difference between Mackay and Maroochydore.

Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Mackay to Maroochydore generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 201 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mackay to Maroochydore

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

Airport information

Origin	Mackay Airport
City:	Mackay
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	MKY
ICAO Code:	YBMK
Coordinates:	21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E

Destination	Sunshine Coast Airport
City:	Maroochydore
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	MCY
ICAO Code:	YBMC
Coordinates:	26°36′11″S, 153°5′27″E