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How far is Cairns from Bathurst?

The distance between Bathurst (Bathurst Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 1163 miles / 1872 kilometers / 1011 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bathurst (BHS) to Cairns (CNS) is 1453 miles / 2338 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 52 minutes.

Bathurst Airport – Cairns Airport

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1163
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1872
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1011
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Distance from Bathurst to Cairns

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1163.023 miles
  • 1871.704 kilometers
  • 1010.639 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
  • 1167.104 miles
  • 1878.272 kilometers
  • 1014.186 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 Bathurst to Cairns?

The estimated flight time from Bathurst Airport to Cairns Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bathurst Airport (BHS) and Cairns Airport (CNS)

On average, flying from Bathurst to Cairns generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bathurst to Cairns

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bathurst Airport (BHS) and Cairns Airport (CNS).

Airport information

Origin Bathurst Airport
City: Bathurst
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BHS
ICAO Code: YBTH
Coordinates: 33°24′33″S, 149°39′7″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