How far is Auckland from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Auckland (Auckland Airport) is 2249 miles / 3619 kilometers / 1954 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Auckland Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Auckland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Auckland. 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 Cairns to Auckland?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Auckland Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Auckland?
The time difference between Cairns and Auckland is 3 hours. Auckland is 3 hours ahead of Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Auckland Airport (AKL)
On average, flying from Cairns to Auckland 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 Cairns to Auckland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Auckland Airport (AKL).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| Destination | Auckland Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Auckland |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | AKL |
| ICAO Code: | NZAA |
| Coordinates: | 37°0′29″S, 174°47′31″E |
Airlines flying from Cairns (CNS) to Auckland (AKL)
| Air New Zealand |
| Virgin Australia |