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How far is Albury from Cairns?

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

The driving distance from Cairns (CNS) to Albury (ABX) is 1639 miles / 2638 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 15 minutes.

Cairns Airport – Albury Airport

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1323
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2129
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1149
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Distance from Cairns to Albury

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Albury. 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 Cairns to Albury?

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

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

On average, flying from Cairns to Albury 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 Cairns to Albury

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

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 Albury Airport
City: Albury
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ABX
ICAO Code: YMAY
Coordinates: 36°4′4″S, 146°57′28″E