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How far is Bontang from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Bontang (Bontang Airport) is 2254 miles / 3628 kilometers / 1959 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Bontang Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Bontang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2254.042 miles
  • 3627.529 kilometers
  • 1958.709 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
  • 2255.285 miles
  • 3629.529 kilometers
  • 1959.789 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 Bontang?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Bontang Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Bontang Airport (BXT)

On average, flying from Cairns to Bontang generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 544 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Bontang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Bontang Airport (BXT).

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 Bontang Airport
City: Bontang
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: BXT
ICAO Code: WALC
Coordinates: 0°7′10″N, 117°28′29″E