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How far is Cairns from Albury?

The distance between Albury (Albury Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 1323 miles / 2129 kilometers / 1149 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albury (ABX) to Cairns (CNS) is 1639 miles / 2638 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 17 minutes.

Albury Airport – Cairns Airport

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1323
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2129
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1149
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Distance from Albury to Cairns

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albury to Cairns. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1322.728 miles
  • 2128.724 kilometers
  • 1149.419 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
  • 1327.402 miles
  • 2136.247 kilometers
  • 1153.481 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 Albury to Cairns?

The estimated flight time from Albury Airport to Cairns Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albury Airport (ABX) and Cairns Airport (CNS)

On average, flying from Albury to Cairns generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Albury to Cairns

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albury Airport (ABX) and Cairns Airport (CNS).

Airport information

Origin Albury Airport
City: Albury
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ABX
ICAO Code: YMAY
Coordinates: 36°4′4″S, 146°57′28″E
Destination Cairns Airport
City: Cairns
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CNS
ICAO Code: YBCS
Coordinates: 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E