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How far is Maroochydore from Port Lincoln?

The distance between Port Lincoln (Port Lincoln Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 1162 miles / 1870 kilometers / 1010 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 1486 miles / 2392 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 44 minutes.

Port Lincoln Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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1162
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1870
Kilometers
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1010
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 41 min
CO2 emission
160 kg

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Distance from Port Lincoln to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1161.917 miles
  • 1869.925 kilometers
  • 1009.679 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
  • 1160.915 miles
  • 1868.312 kilometers
  • 1008.808 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 Port Lincoln to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Port Lincoln Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Port Lincoln to Maroochydore generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Port Lincoln to Maroochydore

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).

Airport information

Origin Port Lincoln Airport
City: Port Lincoln
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PLO
ICAO Code: YPLC
Coordinates: 34°36′19″S, 135°52′48″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