How far is Maroochydore from Parkes?

The distance between Parkes (Parkes Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 536 miles / 862 kilometers / 465 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Parkes (PKE) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 669 miles / 1076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 28 minutes.

Distance from Parkes to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 535.572 miles
• 861.919 kilometers
• 465.399 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

• 536.438 miles
• 863.313 kilometers
• 466.152 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 Parkes to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Parkes Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Parkes and Maroochydore?

There is no time difference between Parkes and Maroochydore.

Flight carbon footprint between Parkes Airport (PKE) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Parkes to Maroochydore generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 229 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Parkes to Maroochydore

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

Airport information

Origin	Parkes Airport
City:	Parkes
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	PKE
ICAO Code:	YPKS
Coordinates:	33°7′53″S, 148°14′20″E

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