How far is Cairns from Auckland?
The distance between Auckland (Auckland Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 2249 miles / 3619 kilometers / 1954 nautical miles.
Auckland Airport – Cairns Airport
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Distance from Auckland to Cairns
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Auckland to Cairns. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2248.588 miles
- 3618.752 kilometers
- 1953.970 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- 2249.042 miles
- 3619.482 kilometers
- 1954.364 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 Auckland to Cairns?
The estimated flight time from Auckland Airport to Cairns Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Auckland and Cairns?
The time difference between Auckland and Cairns is 3 hours. Cairns is 3 hours behind Auckland.
Flight carbon footprint between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Cairns Airport (CNS)
On average, flying from Auckland to Cairns generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 542 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Auckland to Cairns
See the map of the shortest flight path between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Cairns Airport (CNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Auckland Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Auckland |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | AKL |
| ICAO Code: | NZAA |
| Coordinates: | 37°0′29″S, 174°47′31″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 Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS)
| Air New Zealand |
| Virgin Australia |