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How far is Maroochydore from Woomera?

The distance between Woomera (RAAF Base Woomera) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 1034 miles / 1664 kilometers / 898 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Woomera (UMR) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 1398 miles / 2250 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 14 minutes.

RAAF Base Woomera – Sunshine Coast Airport

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1034
Miles
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1664
Kilometers
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898
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 27 min
CO2 emission
153 kg

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Distance from Woomera to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1033.684 miles
  • 1663.553 kilometers
  • 898.247 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
  • 1032.212 miles
  • 1661.184 kilometers
  • 896.967 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 Woomera to Maroochydore?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Woomera to Sunshine Coast Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Woomera to Maroochydore generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Woomera to Maroochydore

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).

Airport information

Origin RAAF Base Woomera
City: Woomera
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: UMR
ICAO Code: YPWR
Coordinates: 31°8′39″S, 136°49′1″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