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How far is Maroochydore from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 751 miles / 1209 kilometers / 653 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RCM) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 1020 miles / 1642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 35 minutes.

Richmond Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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751
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1209
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653
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Distance from Richmond to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 751.117 miles
  • 1208.806 kilometers
  • 652.703 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
  • 751.114 miles
  • 1208.801 kilometers
  • 652.700 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 Richmond to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Maroochydore?

There is no time difference between Richmond and Maroochydore.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Richmond to Maroochydore generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 287 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Maroochydore

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

Airport information

Origin Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″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