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How far is Bakalalan from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Bakalalan (Ba'kelalan Airport) is 2509 miles / 4038 kilometers / 2180 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Ba'kelalan Airport

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2180
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Distance from Cairns to Bakalalan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2509.084 miles
  • 4037.980 kilometers
  • 2180.335 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
  • 2511.483 miles
  • 4041.840 kilometers
  • 2182.419 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 Bakalalan?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Ba'kelalan Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Ba'kelalan Airport (BKM)

On average, flying from Cairns to Bakalalan generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 609 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Bakalalan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Ba'kelalan Airport (BKM).

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 Ba'kelalan Airport
City: Bakalalan
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: BKM
ICAO Code: WBGQ
Coordinates: 3°58′26″N, 115°37′4″E