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How far is Asau from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Asau (Asau Airport) is 2783 miles / 4480 kilometers / 2419 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Asau Airport

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2783
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2419
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Distance from Cairns to Asau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2783.490 miles
  • 4479.593 kilometers
  • 2418.787 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
  • 2779.862 miles
  • 4473.753 kilometers
  • 2415.634 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 Cairns to Asau?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Asau Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Asau Airport (AAU)

On average, flying from Cairns to Asau generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 680 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Asau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Asau Airport (AAU).

Airport information

Origin Cairns Airport
City: Cairns
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CNS
ICAO Code: YBCS
Coordinates: 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E
Destination Asau Airport
City: Asau
Country: Samoa Flag of Samoa
IATA Code: AAU
ICAO Code: NSAU
Coordinates: 13°30′18″S, 172°37′40″W