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How far is Bordeaux from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Bordeaux (Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport) is 9702 miles / 15614 kilometers / 8431 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

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9702
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15614
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8431
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
18 h 52 min
CO2 emission
1 255 kg

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Distance from Cairns to Bordeaux

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9702.008 miles
  • 15613.869 kilometers
  • 8430.815 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
  • 9700.592 miles
  • 15611.589 kilometers
  • 8429.584 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 Bordeaux?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport is 18 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)

On average, flying from Cairns to Bordeaux generates about 1 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 255 kilograms equals 2 767 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Bordeaux

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD).

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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
City: Bordeaux
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: BOD
ICAO Code: LFBD
Coordinates: 44°49′41″N, 0°42′56″W