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How far is Maroochydore from Whyalla?

The distance between Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 1034 miles / 1664 kilometers / 899 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whyalla (WYA) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 1333 miles / 2145 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 57 minutes.

Whyalla Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport

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1034
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1664
Kilometers
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899
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 27 min
CO2 emission
153 kg

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Distance from Whyalla to Maroochydore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1034.241 miles
  • 1664.449 kilometers
  • 898.731 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
  • 1033.198 miles
  • 1662.770 kilometers
  • 897.824 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 Whyalla to Maroochydore?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

On average, flying from Whyalla 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 Whyalla to Maroochydore

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

Airport information

Origin Whyalla Airport
City: Whyalla
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WYA
ICAO Code: YWHA
Coordinates: 33°3′32″S, 137°30′50″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