How far is Cairns from Adelaide?
The distance between Adelaide (Adelaide Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 1321 miles / 2126 kilometers / 1148 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS) is 1850 miles / 2977 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 31 minutes.
Adelaide Airport – Cairns Airport
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Distance from Adelaide to Cairns
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Adelaide to Cairns. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1320.989 miles
- 2125.926 kilometers
- 1147.908 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- 1324.977 miles
- 2132.345 kilometers
- 1151.374 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 Adelaide to Cairns?
The estimated flight time from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Adelaide and Cairns?
The time difference between Adelaide and Cairns is 30 minutes. Cairns is 30 minutes behind Adelaide.
Flight carbon footprint between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Cairns Airport (CNS)
On average, flying from Adelaide 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 Adelaide to Cairns
See the map of the shortest flight path between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Cairns Airport (CNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Adelaide Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Adelaide |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | ADL |
| ICAO Code: | YPAD |
| Coordinates: | 34°56′41″S, 138°31′51″E |
| Destination | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
Airlines flying from Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
| Jetstar Airways |