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How far is Bourke from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Bourke (Bourke Airport) is 905 miles / 1457 kilometers / 787 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cairns (CNS) to Bourke (BRK) is 1142 miles / 1838 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 46 minutes.

Cairns Airport – Bourke Airport

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905
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1457
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787
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Distance from Cairns to Bourke

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 905.293 miles
  • 1456.928 kilometers
  • 786.678 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
  • 908.899 miles
  • 1462.730 kilometers
  • 789.811 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 Bourke?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Bourke Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Bourke Airport (BRK)

On average, flying from Cairns to Bourke generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 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 Bourke

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Bourke Airport (BRK).

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 Bourke Airport
City: Bourke
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BRK
ICAO Code: YBKE
Coordinates: 30°2′21″S, 145°57′7″E